CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
Grade: 11-12
Credit: 0.5 unit
PREREQUISITE: None
Contemporary Issues is designed for the student who desires to: understand the process of news gathering and reporting by the media; examine and discuss major news events; and investigate issues and people affecting our local community, nation, and world. Requirements include internet research, group activities, and news presentations. Watching and listening to the news outside of class is an integral part of this course.