AI and Humanities Honors
Course Description
Human-centered, interdisciplinary study of AI’s social, cultural, and ethical dimensions. Students read current scholarship, engage in discussions and reflections, and examine AI’s influence across media, communication, and society. A team or individual term project explores human–AI interaction in depth.
| Credits | 5 (one semester) |
| UC A–G Area | G — College-Preparatory Elective (confirm on UCOP A–G list) |
| Level & GPA Weight | Honors (weighted; confirm UCOP/district policy) |
| Recommended Grades | G10–12 |
| Prerequisites | None required; prior exposure to programming/AI/HCI helpful |
| Primary Text | AI and Humanity (MIT Press) and curated articles |
Major Units & Topics
- Human–AI interaction: needs, perceptions, experiences
- AI as productive asset in creative work
- Designing AI user experiences; transparency & explainability
- Fairness, bias, privacy, and societal impact
- Term project presentations
Practical Work
- Reading reflections & seminar discussions
- Case analyses and short position papers
- Term project (research or applied)
Technology & Platforms
- LMS for readings and submissions; optional AI tools for critique/analysis
- Shared docs for collaboration; presentation tools
Delivery Options
| Model | What’s Included | Live Hours |
|---|
| Mini-One-on-One | Seminar coaching, reading checks, project guidance | Typically 12 hours |
| One-on-One | Personalized reading plan & mentorship | Typically 22 hours |
For current tuition, see the pricing section or contact our team.
Time & Workload Expectations
- Total live session hours: ~22 (One-on-one); ~12 (Mini-one-on-one).
- Pre-study for Mini-one-on-one: plan an additional ~12 hours for reading preparation.
- Independent work: ~25–30 hours (readings, reflections, project development, assessments).
- Communication: Q&A and periodic progress updates via email (all models).
- Weekly load example:
(22 live + 38 independent) ÷ 12 weeks ≈ 5 hrs/week
Grading & Course Policies
| Category | Weight |
|---|
| Classwork | 10% |
| Tests/Quizzes | 20% |
| Homework | 30% |
| Project | 20% |
| Final Test | 20% |
Additional Notes
- Pacing Guide: Personalized plan based on start/end dates and seasonal schedules.
- Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations available; notify counselor/instructor during onboarding.
- Parent Updates: Progress check-ins available upon request (per FERPA/guardian permissions).
Track Eligibility (Academic Track & AI Certification)
- Full-Time (≥5 courses/year): counts toward certifications.
- Dual Enrollment (LCP school of record) (≥3 courses/year): counts toward certifications.
- Dual Enrollment (other school of record) (≥6 LCP courses across high school with counselor-approved plan): counts toward certifications.
- Part-Time à-la-carte: does not count toward certifications.
