Advanced Placement European History 2015-2016
Textbook: McKay, John P. et al. A History of Western Civilization 9th Edition, 2008.
Additional Readings: Supplemental readings given by Ms. Krall
Requirements: All students must obtain a 3 ring binder for notes and supplemental resources.
Course Description: Advanced Placement European History is a rigorous and intensive course that is meant to be the equivalent of an introductory freshman college course in Western Civilization. The scope of the course begins with the Renaissance (circa 1450) and continues through the end of the Cold War in the 20th Century.
In this course, students will study the political, economic, social, intellectual, and cultural events that shaped European history in preparation for the Advanced Placement exam in May.
Reading Schedule: Students are expected to do a considerable amount of reading from both the textbook and from supplementary sources. There will be reading assignments on a weekly basis, done outside of class while class time will focus on applying primary and secondary readings to the content and themes of this course. This will be done in a variety of ways, including analysis of Primary and Secondary sources, class discussions, writing, and other activities.
Solid reading and writing skills, along with a willingness to devote considerable time to study, are necessary to succeed in this class.
Course Format: The course will be a combination of lecture and seminar (class discussion) formats. Students will be take notes, discuss important readings relating to the themes of European History, as well as analyzing primary and secondary sources (i.e. speeches, photographs, maps, charts, articles, etc.) Students will be expected to read outside of class, so that the bulk of class time will be availed for questions and discussion. Readings should be done prior to class.
Course Expectations: Your presence in the classroom is fundamental to your success in the class. To this end, do not be late or absent, and make arrangements to avoid conflicts involving this class with appointments and other meetings.
While homework assignments will vary throughout the course in terms of scope and rigor, all students are responsible for completing assignments on the assigned due date. If you are absent, you are responsible for obtaining class notes and completing any missed work. Students with excused absences may complete any missed work for full credit in accordance with school policy. Furthermore, any assignment that has an extended due date is due on the assigned day, regardless of the reason for absence.
Exams: Exams will mirror the AP exam, which is a combination of primary source based multiple-choice questions, short answer questions as well as document based and free response essays.
Exams are rigorous because they are intended to challenge students at the AP Exam level. Moreover, they are designed to give students frequent experience with the types of multiple-choice questions, free-response questions, and document-based questions that appear on the AP Exam. Frequent exams also ensure that students read the textbook and supplementary readings, consistently check for understanding, and take notes that are thorough and well organized.
Both the Multiple-choice and essays will be graded in the same manner as the AP exam, with the essays being graded using the AP’s rubric for the Long Essay (LE) and Document Based Question (DBQ.)
Quizzes: Quizzes are based on document-based multiple choice and SAQ questions.
Homework: Homework will consist of chapter assignments and readings.
Primary Document Reading Assignments: All students will be required to analyze and reflect on primary documents (speeches, photographs, cartoons, maps, charts, works of art) in preparation for the APEURO Exam.
Classroom activities: Activities will include peer editing on practice DBQ responses and classroom discussion. Students are expected to contribute to class discussions and participate effectively in class activities. Many class sessions are seminars. In order for seminars to work, student preparation and participation is critical.
Additional Readings: Supplemental readings given by Ms. Krall
Requirements: All students must obtain a 3 ring binder for notes and supplemental resources.
Course Description: Advanced Placement European History is a rigorous and intensive course that is meant to be the equivalent of an introductory freshman college course in Western Civilization. The scope of the course begins with the Renaissance (circa 1450) and continues through the end of the Cold War in the 20th Century.
In this course, students will study the political, economic, social, intellectual, and cultural events that shaped European history in preparation for the Advanced Placement exam in May.
Reading Schedule: Students are expected to do a considerable amount of reading from both the textbook and from supplementary sources. There will be reading assignments on a weekly basis, done outside of class while class time will focus on applying primary and secondary readings to the content and themes of this course. This will be done in a variety of ways, including analysis of Primary and Secondary sources, class discussions, writing, and other activities.
Solid reading and writing skills, along with a willingness to devote considerable time to study, are necessary to succeed in this class.
Course Format: The course will be a combination of lecture and seminar (class discussion) formats. Students will be take notes, discuss important readings relating to the themes of European History, as well as analyzing primary and secondary sources (i.e. speeches, photographs, maps, charts, articles, etc.) Students will be expected to read outside of class, so that the bulk of class time will be availed for questions and discussion. Readings should be done prior to class.
Course Expectations: Your presence in the classroom is fundamental to your success in the class. To this end, do not be late or absent, and make arrangements to avoid conflicts involving this class with appointments and other meetings.
While homework assignments will vary throughout the course in terms of scope and rigor, all students are responsible for completing assignments on the assigned due date. If you are absent, you are responsible for obtaining class notes and completing any missed work. Students with excused absences may complete any missed work for full credit in accordance with school policy. Furthermore, any assignment that has an extended due date is due on the assigned day, regardless of the reason for absence.
Exams: Exams will mirror the AP exam, which is a combination of primary source based multiple-choice questions, short answer questions as well as document based and free response essays.
Exams are rigorous because they are intended to challenge students at the AP Exam level. Moreover, they are designed to give students frequent experience with the types of multiple-choice questions, free-response questions, and document-based questions that appear on the AP Exam. Frequent exams also ensure that students read the textbook and supplementary readings, consistently check for understanding, and take notes that are thorough and well organized.
Both the Multiple-choice and essays will be graded in the same manner as the AP exam, with the essays being graded using the AP’s rubric for the Long Essay (LE) and Document Based Question (DBQ.)
Quizzes: Quizzes are based on document-based multiple choice and SAQ questions.
Homework: Homework will consist of chapter assignments and readings.
Primary Document Reading Assignments: All students will be required to analyze and reflect on primary documents (speeches, photographs, cartoons, maps, charts, works of art) in preparation for the APEURO Exam.
Classroom activities: Activities will include peer editing on practice DBQ responses and classroom discussion. Students are expected to contribute to class discussions and participate effectively in class activities. Many class sessions are seminars. In order for seminars to work, student preparation and participation is critical.
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THE COLLEGE BOARD
The curriculum guidelines, content, and pace of the class is set by the College Board: http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/ap/ap-course-overviews/ap-european-history-course-overview.pdf |
THE AP EXAM
Students who master the course may earn college credit by passing the annual AP exam given in May of each year. Individual colleges and universities determine how many credits will be granted for the AP exam score. While students are not required to take the AP exam it is strongly recommended that they plan to do so. Note: Any student that has an 85% average for the year (including the 4th marking period) and takes the AP exam will be exempt from the year end final exam. |
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