Advanced Placement European History

 

Course # 1510                                     

Grade Level: 10

Prerequisite: None

Length: Year

 

The course meets UC/CSU (A) and District history requirements.  Advanced Placement European History is designed to be a survey course of European history.  Students must demonstrate their understanding, assimilation, and utilization of the historical knowledge, opinions, conclusions and techniques gained through a range of directed, cooperative, and inquiry approaches.  The students will examine and master the major turning points in the shaping of contemporary Europe.  Students will take in-depth looks at current European issues and the growing independence of people and cultures throughout the world.  A heavy emphasis will be placed on timed essay writing.  Students are expected to take the AP Exam.