A.P. EUROPEAN HISTORY
1½ credit - Level 5
Grade 12
Advanced Placement (AP) European History is year-long course which engages students in a thorough study of the events and ideas important to the understanding of the developments critical to an in-depth analysis of European History beginning with the Renaissance and ending with present times. It parallels the course description of the Advanced Placement Program, preparing students for a national examination in May, which determines eligibility for college credit. Lectures, discussions, primary source readings, novels, presentations, and various types of in-depth writing assignments comprise the major learning experiences provided.
This course includes several mandatory after-school sessions with the teacher throughout the year.
Prerequisite: Upon successful completion of a teacher-determined summer reading and writing assignment, students will demonstrate the ability to read and write at an Advanced Placement level and be able to understand specific course-related concepts that will be covered on the first day of class and throughout the course. Prior to the beginning of this course, a student must also meet with the teacher to review course expectations.
General Course Information:
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