Introduction

Facing History and Ourselves is a must for all seniors to take. I do think it should be open to other grades to take but at the same time, seniors are at a more mature level in their lives and they can truly value, appreciate, and grow from the content of the course more so than kids from other grades. Facing History and Ourselves is a truly phenomenal class that has only been taught at Westborough High School for three short years by Mr. Gallagher. In it you will learn about so many different things regarding history and how exactly some of the most horrific events in history occurred. You will learn a lot about yourself as an individual in this course, as well. You will gain respect for others as well as yourself. The majority of the semester is spent watching films and documentaries about prominent events in world history. These films and documentaries are very engaging and informative. You can also expect to do some group work, where every member’s opinion is always valued, as well as posting a few blog entries in response to classroom activities. Some main topics of focus include the world in terms of me, you, and us as well as the Holocaust, the Armenian Genocide, and the racism in the United States between the whites and the African Americans. I chose to take the course because I heard fabulous reviews about it and because I am Armenian so I wanted to learn more about my people. I also just find such topics to be interesting. This course made me look at my peers in a different light. It helped me realize that every single person in the school is fighting their own battle so it is imperative that we stay kind to others.

Traditional Jewish death camp uniform during the Holocaust.