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= = = = = = =Welcome to Cultural Studies History =

===This will be home base for class information and announcements, rubrics, homework, guidelines, and class discussions. This site will be updated on a nearly daily basis, so be sure to check in here with any questions. In the event that you cannot find and answer that you are looking for, please feel free to email me at JamesW@gorham.k12.me.us. ===


 * Topics to be covered this year:**

Introduction to Geography and History Ancient River Civilizations Eastern and Non-European Civilizations World Religions (mono and polytheistic) Greco-Roman Heritage Medieval Europe The Renaissance The Protestant Reformation The Age of Exploration The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment


 * In addition to the History content above, the CS classes will be taking a closer look at the relationship between art, literature, architecture and customs of the cultures and countries we study in the process. **

__About Mr. Welsch__: I began my teaching career as an Ed. Tech. in the Gifted and Talented program at Massabesic High School. Since then I have taught Freshmen World History for two years (at MHS) and am now proud to be here at Gorham! I am a 2005 graduate of Penn State University with a B.A. in History and grew up between Pennsylvania and Maine. Both places have had a huge impact on who I am as a person and a teacher. I am extremely passionate about history, baseball and music and currently live in Springvale, Maine with my wife, Roisin, and our dog and cat.