AP European HistorySyllabusI. Course ObjectiveThe objective of this course is to facilitate the student’s comprehension of the relationships between European political, social, economic, and intellectual history. Studying history assists in the development of skills that will aid students in their college careers; in fact, throughout their lives. Objectively, this course will help students improve on the following skills:1. Critical reading of primary and secondary sources2. Constructing and evaluating historical interpretations3. Essay writing and oral communications4. Cause and effect relationships5. Comparative analysis6. Making historical analogies7. Inductive and deductive reasoningII. Course PurposeThe AP European history course is a college level survey course that introduces students to the rich political, cultural, social, and intellectual heritage of Europe. It is part of a cooperative endeavor by high schools, colleges, and the College Board to provide highly motivated students the challenge and opportunity to earn college credit during their high school years. Performance on the AP European Exam determines a student’s ability to earn college credit. Course curriculum, materials, and expectations are designed to prepare students for success with this three-hour exam. The overall purpose of this course; however, extends beyond the possibility of earning college credit by providing students the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge that will form a foundation for their continuing educational endeavors.III. Course Description and Course ThemesThe study of this period in history will add to the student’s ability to make connections between people, places and events. Analyzing primary documents and reading critical narratives is woven into the time-line view of European history. Utilizing Kagan, Donald, Ozment, and Turner. The Western Heritage; 9th edition, Prentice Hall 2006, this course begins with the Renaissance and ends with the decline of communism in Eastern Europe, the reunification of Germany, and the rise of global terrorism.Course Themes1. The growth in power of the state and competition among nation-states2. Individualism as a force for progress and its conflicts with the demands of society3. The impact of economic innovation the standard of living and the traditional ways of life4. The struggle by women, workers, peasants, and ethnic minorities for emancipation and power5. The drive and destructiveness resulting from Europe’s quest for mastery of its natural and human environmentsIV. Course Format This class will be taught in a formal classroom manner. Organized note- taking is required. The student is responsible for the completion of outside readings in order to further analyze the selected literature during the class period. Students will be required to reflect and respond in writing to assigned document-based questions and support their view in classroom discussions. V. Exams and Quizzes Within each 8 week marking period, students will take at least two tests covering material from the textbook, supplemental readings, discussions, and lectures. The design of each will be multiple-choice and essay questions. A mid-term and a final exam will be given. Both will consist of multiple choice and essay questions. Short quizzes will be given to measure each student’s understanding of the reading. Exams measure the student’s ability to understand factual information and concepts. Taking notes provides the student with a valuable overview of text material. Notebooks will be assessed periodically and graded. Students are responsible for completing all assignments on time. 15 points per day will be deducted from the final grade of late assignments. VI. Grading Grade Scale A (93-100) B (85-92) C (77-83) D (70-76) F (69 or less)
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