American Culture and Society
UC A-G approved American Culture and Society course delivered fully online through immersive VR and AI-enhanced instruction.
Section AUC A‑G Requirement
History & Social Science — 2 years required
Must include 1 year of World History, Cultures, or Historical Geography AND 1 year of U.S. History (or ½ year U.S. History + ½ year Civics/American Government).
UC Honors Designation
AP and IB History/Social Science courses earn 1 extra weighted GPA point at UC/CSU.
Why This Matters for College Admission
Satisfies the UC/CSU history & social science requirement — essential for freshman admission. Strong scores (3–5) on AP History exams can exempt you from equivalent college courses.
What You'll Learn
Analyze primary sources and historical narratives from the founding era through today
Evaluate the causes and consequences of major U.S. political and social movements
Understand the development of constitutional government and civil rights
Connect historical events to contemporary issues in economics and foreign policy
Develop argumentative essay skills using historical evidence
Prepare for AP U.S. History exam with document-based question (DBQ) practice
Course Structure
Foundations
- Core vocabulary and concepts
- Foundational skills
- Context-setting activities
Core Skills
- Skill-building exercises
- Primary assessments
- Collaborative projects
Advanced Concepts
- Deeper conceptual application
- Research and analysis
- Peer-review activities
Synthesis & Mastery
- Cross-unit integration
- Final capstone project
- Portfolio submission
Curated syllabus · 7 units · 68 videos
American Culture and Society: study order
Seven thematic units tracing how American identity is constructed, contested, and remade through race, gender, class, religion, media, and immigration. CrashCourse US History is the spine; specialist deep-dives surface from PBS, Stanford, and contemporary public-history channels.
Overview
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TEDx Talks
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Foundation for Economic Education
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Stanford
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CESTA Stanford
Overview
Khan Academy
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Construction Queen Consulting & Education
University of California Television (UCTV)
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Prerequisites & Requirements
Open to qualifying students in grades 9, 10, 11, 12; no prerequisites required
All students complete a placement conversation with our admissions team before enrollment is confirmed. Questions? Contact admissions.