SIX Course Themes

SIX COURSE THEMES:

The thematic learning objectives describe, at a high level, the knowledge colleges expect students to develop in the AP World History course in order to be qualified for credit and placement. These themes focus on major historical issues and developments, helping students connect the historical content they study to broad trends and processes that have emerged over centuries. In class, we recognized these as the "SPICE-T" characteristics (social, political, interactions, cultural, economic, technology).

EVN

Human & Environmental Interactions

The environment shapes human societies, and as populations grow and change, these populations in turn shape their environments.

CDI

Cultural Developments & Interactions

The creation of ideas, beliefs, & religions illustrates how groups view themselves, & the interactions of societies & their beliefs have political, social, & cultural implications.

GOV

Governance

Internal & external factors cause states to form, expand, & decline. Governments maintain order by a variety of institutions, policies, procedures; & governments obtain, retain, & exercise power.

ECN

Economics Systems

As societies develop, they affect and are affected by the ways that they produce, exchange, and consume goods and services.

SIO

Social Interactions & Developments

The process by which societies group their members and the norms that govern the interactions between these groups and between individuals influence political, economic, and cultural institutions and organization.

TEC

Technology & Innovation

Human adaptation and innovation have resulted in increased efficiency, comfort, and security, and technological advances have shaped human development and interactions with both intended and unintended consequences.