What's included
4 live meetings
4 in-class hoursClass Experience
Who are the real-world James Bonds and Jason Bournes, and what do they actually do? This 2-week, 4-meeting course will introduce students to the exciting world of espionage and intelligence. The course can be taken on its own or as an introduction to the semester-long, in-depth course on Intelligence and Espionage. In this class we will take a brief look at the U.S. government and which agencies do intelligence work. (Did you know there are 17 of them?) We'll talk about popular movies and what is real- and not so real- in the way Hollywood portrays espionage. We'll cover some basic methods to detect deception and why it doesn't work to try to get around them. And finally, we'll learn about different intelligence jobs and what students can do now to prepare to work in this exciting field. (You may be surprised that the most important thing is developing a good moral character!) Weekly homework will include a short writing assignment (1/2 page single spaced), watching a spy movie of your family's choice, and a deception detection activity (in person or by watching political debates, your choice.) Grades are available for your students' transcripts. Just let me know after registering if you would like progress and final grades. I have a BA in Intelligence Studies from the American Military University. I homeschooled my 6 children from 1st through 12th grades and enjoyed living in many exciting places around the world.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from Georgetown University
Bachelor's Degree from American Military University
Hello! I am excited to be a part of your homeschool journey! I was a homeschool parent for my 6 kids from kindergarten through high school graduation- and all of them got into the university of their choice with scholarships. I have a BA in Intelligence Studies and a MA in International Business and Policy. I currently own an independent publishing company where I'm also the senior editor. I'm passionate about intelligence and counterintelligence, physics, creative writing, research, and making learning fun, engaging and challenging. In my classes, I tell a lot of stories and use those stories to help students understand larger concepts. I look forward to seeing your students in class!
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Live Group Class
$45
for 4 classes2x per week, 2 weeks
60 min
Completed by 16 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-18
3-9 learners per class