High School Summer Academic Courses: Contemporary History I

Understanding history is integral to understanding our world today; however, recent history is frequently overlooked or glossed over in traditional history courses. America’s sports triumphs, from our Olympic hockey victory over the Soviets to the rise of the most dominant national soccer team in all history: the women’s national team, is also an important part of the American story. Similarly, the events of 9/11 have directly impacted the way that we travel the world, how many in the world view America, and how Americans view the world today. This course covers the major national and international events that have shaped our world from 1979 to the present day.