World History

090140 World History: A Global Perspective - Grade 11 (NCAA) 

1 credit

World history seeks a global perspective on the past, one that acknowledges and integrates the historical experiences of all the world's people. Only by examining humanity's shared past is it possible to view today's world in a meaningful historical context. This course focuses on global historical patterns looking for significant connections across both time and geographical space to employ a thematic approach to understanding today's world. Students will explore how the processes of world history have drawn peoples of the world together and how the patterns of world history also reveal the diversity of the human experience. Students will use a variety of print and non-print sources to analyze current real-world problems, environmental and societal issues with appropriate historical narrative. Students will develop critical thinking skills and perspectives to better understand the many complexities in today's world.

AP World History - Grade 11 (NCAA) 

090181 AP World History (A)

090181 AP World History (B)

1.5 Credits (weighted)

AP World History is equivalent to an introductory college-level modern world history course. In this reading and writing intensive course, students cultivate their understanding of world history from circa 1200 CE to the present through analyzing historical sources and learning to make connections and craft historical arguments as they explore enduring concepts and trends throughout world history such as cultural interactions, governance, economic systems, and social organization. This course is designed by the College Board as primarily a skills course and requires students to have a strong knowledge and confident attitude devoted to the strengthening of critical reading and argumentative writing. The course provides the opportunity for students to receive college credit by taking the A.P. World History Exam. 

This course is taken in place of World History: A Global Perspective.