Methods for Teaching Social Studies

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This course focuses on pedagogy, content knowledge, skills, and critical abilities affiliated with the field of academic study known collectively as the social studies. Students in this class will explore the components of this field of study, including: American history, world history, U.S. government and politics, comparative political systems, sociology, psychology, law, and anthropology. This course is intended for both preservice social studies educators and for students interested in supplementing their content knowledge in history, culture, politics, and economics.