Cities in the Developing World explores the growth of cities in the so-called “developing world” (in which we find some of the world’s largest cities). Stress is placed on the legacy of colonialism, periods of political and social unrest, ethnic conflict, uneven distribution of wealth, processes of environmental degradation, and the relationship between urban growth and globalization.
The Civil Rights Movement examines some of the key players and events of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement through primary and secondary accounts, film documentaries, and music. A research component on women’s rights in Afghanistan will be included.
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This wall of water bottles represents the Tob Chi School's need for the
basic human rights of clean water and a safe and secure learning environment.
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Students in Susan Kincaid's Civil Rights class have been studying not only the civil rights movement in the U.S. but also the circumstances experienced by women in Afghanistan, and in particular the students at our sister school in Tob Chi, Bamiyan Province. They have created a project to express their concern that these students do not have access to clean water, which they consider a basic human right. The students are raising not only awareness but also money to contribute to making this possible at the Tob Chi school. |
A term-long course in Constitutional Law will explore the Supreme Court through the lens of the landmark 14th Amendment courses decided in the last two centuries.
This year’s Environmental Science course picks up where last year’s course left off, as students and their instructors study the science of environmental issues and participate in building green structures and adaptations to the buildings on the CFS campus.
The three-term sequence in the Literature and Colonization series examines the cultural, historical, intellectual, and political impact of modern colonization through the literature it produced., with a special focus on concepts of power and identity within and beyond the colonial world. In each term, students read primary sources from around the globe, along with philosophers and critics.
In examining the relationship between the Quaker peace testimony and the experience of war, the Literature of War class explores poetry, fiction, movies, and music about war, including a special focus on recent conflicts in Africa. In addition to writing assignments, students in this class participate in a service project to educate the public.
Mideast History has evolved into a two-term sequence, focusing on the history of Islam and on modern Mideast conflicts.
Ocean Ecology will study the ocean ecology of North Carolina and the world at large, including physical phenomena of oceans as well as the complex relationships between ocean creatures, their environment, and humans. Students signed up for the service trip to the Outer Banks are urged to take this course.
Introduction to Programming I, II, and III vary depending on interest and experience of students enrolled in the course.
This year’s Senior Seminar focuses on Faith and Freedom. Students began reading over the summer and will present a project to a four-person panel at the end of winter term.
In Southern Blues: History and Performance, students researched the blues tradition of the Mississippi Delta and the NC Piedmont, developed a connection with Music Makers in Hillsborough, and enjoyed a concert at CFS by blues guitarist John D. Holman (before the afternoon was over, students of all ages were dancing – the concert rocked!)
Wishes for the World: Dance and Outreach also builds on recent experience, as dancers, actors, and musicians work collaboratively on what they wish for themselves and for the world, and visit community groups to invite them into the process. Performing with and for the members of those community groups is a valued part of this course.
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