Course Outline and Objectives

Class:  US History

Tutor: Ross Lester

Primary Text: Hakim, Joy. A History of Us. Third Edition. New York: Oxford University Press, 2002.

ISBN# 0195152603 (Copies of the First and Second Edition are acceptable for usage by the student.)

Cost: ~$150

Where Available: Amazon.com, Other RTA Families

Other Books/Materials Required For Class: None

Yearly Tuition: $272

Copy/Lab Fees: $10

Minimum Students Needed: 5

Maximum Students: 12

Class Overview: For this class, there are five main goals…

…that the student would grow in their factual knowledge of American history dates, people, events, locations, etc.,

…that the student would examine every American history event with a critical, mature, magnifying lens with the goal to uncover a true, unbiased historical record,

…that the student would journey deeper into historical events, seeking to reveal the extremely important underlying factors which have affected American history,

…that the student would discover the significant impact that American history events had both upon their respective time era as well as the 21^st century’s time era,

…that the student would learn from American history events, so that their generation of leaders may move forward, learning from the past’s successes and failures.

 Prerequisites: None

Recommended Grade Level(s) For This Class: 9-12th

Estimated Difficulty Level For The Average Student: Average

Average Weekly Study Time: 3-5 hours

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