Advanced Placement United States History

 

Course # 1601                                    

Grade Level: 11

Prerequisite: Teacher approval and signed AP contract                                                                     

Length: Year

 

The course meets UC/CSU (A) and District history requirements.  Advanced Placement United States History is designed to be a survey course of American history.  Students will 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 major turning points in the shaping of American history from 1608 - present.  A heavy emphasis will be placed on timed essay writing.  Students are expected to take the AP Exam.