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 news outside
of class is an integral part of this course.