Plano ISD New Courses For 2021-2022

Press release from Plano Independent School District:

AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES

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In African American Studies, students will be introduced to the rich and diverse history and culture of African Americans in a way that helps students make connections to contemporary and current issues that impact the world around them. Students will have opportunities to interact with relevant film, literature, art and other media, which enriches the content of the course.

Topics

• History
• Culture
• The arts
• Social movements

Course Details

• Length: two semester course
• Credit: 1.0 credit
• Content: social studies elective, senior high school

In Mexican American Studies, students learn about the history and cultural contributions of Mexican Americans. Students will explore history and culture from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students will have opportunities to interact with relevant film, literature, art and other media that enriches the content of the course.

Topics

• History
• Culture
• The arts
• Social movements

Course Details

• Length: two semester course
• Credit: 1.0 credit
• Content: social studies elective, senior high school

MEXICAN AMERICAN STUDIES

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In Mexican American Studies, students learn about the history and cultural contributions of Mexican Americans. Students will explore history and culture from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students will have opportunities to interact with relevant film, literature, art and other media that enriches the content of the course.

Topics

• History
• Culture
• The arts
• Social movements

Course Details

• Length: two semester course
• Credit: 1.0 credit
• Content: social studies elective, senior high school

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