AP World History: Modern is an introductory college-level modern world history course. Students cultivate their understanding of world history from c. 1200 CE to the present through analyzing historical sources and learning to make connections and craft historical arguments as they explore concepts like humans and the environment, cultural developments and interactions, governance, economic systems, social interactions and organization, and technology and innovation. The course is organized around key ideas of various civilizations and comparisons rather than detailed facts, events, and dates in order to make the historical periods more manageable. The level of work and critical thinking required within the class will allow students to have a college-level experience at Huntley High School.

This class is taken in place of the core Global Studies course if taken in 9th grade.

Students enrolled in the course are required to take the AP Exam in May.

Taking this class can also count towards your progress in the Global Academy.

Open to 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students

Learning Format: Traditional

Course Length: Year

Prerequisite: Grade 9 - Concurrent Enrollment in English II Honors Required; Grades 10, 11, 12 - Recommended Concurrent Enrollment in English Honors