Mr. Caswell (Social Studies)

 

Classes taught: 

 

 

- This course is a central aspect of the Diploma Programme, forms an introduction to epistemology and the ways that we create and evaluate knowledge

- Integrated with course in Civics, including explorations of the methods and habits of thought that comprise an active, engaged citizen

- Classwork is comprised of reading, thinking and writing; focus is on very deep analysis of argumentation and unpacking the sources and consequences of knowledge and power embedded in the world around us. 

- Full syllabus is below

 

 

- This course represents an exciting new opportunity for our students here at Amundsen. We will be using the AP Modern World curriculum to guide us through the year, with the option of students taking the AP test in May, potentially earning college credit!
- The course covers world history and culture from the 1200s until the present. It truly is a world history course, requiring students to acquire a deep and complex understanding of historical events and processes across every inhabited continent throughout this time period.

- Full syllabus is below

 

 

Activities:

 

 

- Member of the Maroon Conference of the Chicago Debate League, participating in regular tournaments in Policy Debate (there are remote tournaments this year!)

- Meetings are Tuesdays and Thursdays via the Debate classroom; tournament schedule found on team classroom. Please email me for invitation to classroom and club. 

 

 

- The Honors Chamber Ensemble is a voluntary additional Ensemble in the Amundsen Strings program. Our goal is to provide more advanced and challenging repertoire for students to engage with in a smaller and more collaborative setting. We perform twice a year at the Amundsen Strings concerts.