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1226 Advanced Placement European History
Grades 11& 12: 1 Credit Advanced Placement
Required Sequence: Successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in USII CP or USII H
Recommendation: B- or better in USII Honors or A- in USII CP
This elective course is highly recommended for dedicated students considering a college major in history or related fields. Course content focuses on a thorough and sophisticated study of European History from 1450 to the present. Emphasis rests with reasoning and problem solving, historical themes, and preparation for the AP Exam for college credit. Students will be expected to speak, read and write effectively using primary, secondary, and documentary sources.
Guidelines for student success in European History AP
• Student enjoys academic challenges
• Student demonstrates a deep level of concentration
• Student is willing to spend a considerable amount of time and energy on the AP European History course
• Student is willing to do extensive summer reading as determined by the instructor
• Student is willing to meet high academic expectations in all areas of his or her performance
• Student is willing to participate fully in demanding information rich discussions focused at probing out issues
• Student is an independent thinker
• Student is willing to complete homework assignments which prompt higher level thinking, clear and cogent expression of ideas and a sophisticated level of analysis
This semester elective is designed for students who are interested in economic forces, which influence our lives. It represents an excellent preparation for college studies. Course content focuses upon fundamental economic concepts and principles applied to contemporary economic developments.
This course is to introduce dedicated students striving for academic excellence to the systematic and scientific study of the mental processes and behavior of human beings and animals. The course uses information, media, and technology effectively to evaluate topics suggested by the College Board. These topics include motivation, emotions, sensation and perception, consciousness, and social psychology. All students enrolled in this course are required to take the Advanced Placement examination. The course requires at least one major research project.
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