Course Description:

This yearlong course is designed for learners capable of college level work, follows the description put forward by the College Board, and prepares them to take the Advanced Placement exam. Through extensive experience with document-based, free-response and change-over-time essay writing, learners will combine selective factual knowledge and appropriate analytical skills to better understand the evolution of global processes and interaction with different types of human societies. Learners will master the basic skills of historical chronology and comprehension, and will develop historical analysis and interpretation skills, research capabilities, and issues-analysis and decision-making skills.

This course fulfills two semesters of the World History requirement. A summer reading list or assignment may be required prior to the course. The class follows the advanced placement course description and uses appropriate materials as set forth by the College Board. The AP exam is strongly encouraged.

Additional Skills and Expectations:

• • Willingness to accept and complete a rigorous reading schedule including text, primary sources, and supplemental materials.

  • Demonstrate advanced proficient writing skills.

  • Independently analyze literature.

  • Demonstrate strong chronological thinking skills.

  • Capable of historical comprehension, analysis, and interpretation processes.

Please visit the College Board-AP Central website for more information (http://apcentral.collegeboard.com).