John Turner
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| Department | Social Sciences and History |
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| House | Fine Arts |
| Contact | jturner@tsas.org |
| Joined | 2019 |
| Education | Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Tulsa; Certificate in Classical Studies from the University of Tulsa |
| Why I teach | I am an educator because I myself have a passion for learning. Everyday in the classroom my students provide me with a different perspective on any given topic. I believe that knowledge grants power and if I can give that to my students I have done my job; not only as a teacher but as a fellow human. Fortuna Eruditis Favet! |
| About me | I am an avid movie watcher, book reader, and dog lover. I have a Corgi named Molly, who I love very much. I also enjoy traveling and experiencing new places. |
Exploring Musical Theatre
Tris: 1 | Open to: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors | Prerequisites:
This trimester course is designed to be a fun exploration of musical theatre. We will explore a wide range of musical theatre performances. From Wicked to Hamilton students will be exposed to different themes, musical composition, and talent. This course will look at musical theatre from a cultural lens and explore its impact on modern society. This course will include a performance piece as a midterm and a final.
Holocaust Studies
Tris: 1 | Open to: Juniors, Seniors | Prerequisites:
This trimester course focuses on the impact of inhumanity throughout the early 1900s till the end of World War II. This one trimester course will trace the history of antisemitism throughout the world and the impact these events have had on policy and overall societal tolerance. The course will have a primary focus on the inhumane behavior displayed in Nazi Germany before and during World War II. The class will initially study the roots of anti-Semitism in Europe. This will be followed by a study of the philosophy, literature, propaganda and economic circumstances that conditioned the German populace for acceptance of anti-semitic policies. After intensive study of this event, the course will demonstrate that genocide has occurred in multiple places throughout the world in the modern era.
Native American History
Tris: 1 | Open to: Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors | Prerequisites: Government, Oklahoma History
This elective course provides a general introductory overview of Native Americans within the fields of history, anthropology, literature, and political science. This course introduces students to the diverse perspectives concerning Native Americans and promotes a multi-disciplinary approach to understanding indigenous rights, culture, and histories.
Revealing Lies in History
Tris: 1 | Open to: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors | Prerequisites:
This elective course explores the relationship between the creation of personal and collective memory and the production of history. The seminar will examine the tensions between memory and history, using some of the most acclaimed recent history books. Students will think critically about memoirs and autobiographies, oral histories and personal reminiscences, festivities and holidays of commemoration, historical memory in popular culture, and family lore and stories. What receives the privilege of being remembered and what gets deliberately forgotten constitutes the essence of what we know as history.
World History
Tris: 2 | Open to: Juniors | Prerequisites: Government, Oklahoma History, US History
The purpose of this course is to give the student a better understanding of the complex global community that we live and participate in on a daily basis. Throughout this two trimester course, students will be looking at many aspects of our global community as they relate to political, economic, historical, geographical, religious, and cultural themes as they relate to global studies.
World War I
Tris: 1 | Open to: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors | Prerequisites:
Focusing on the Great War students will spend the trimester exploring the perspectives of World War I. Ranging from soldiers' stories from the trenches to an understanding of the social upheaval caused by the conflict, students will gain valuable skills of research, writing, and critical thought. Some other topics included are the Russian Revolution, Tulsa Race Massacre, Right to Vote for Women, Child Labor Laws, and Segregation in Schools.
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