Who can take this course: anyone who completes World History
Length of course: Two Semesters
Guiding Philosophy/Purpose:
For
better and worse, Europe has been a driving force in the world for the last 500
years. Many of the most dominant ideas in the world today [democracy,
industrialism, capitalism, communism, science] have their origin in modern
Europe. The world is changing and will not stop. For many people, change
happens to them. By being informed, AP European History empowers you to impact
that change. AP Euro is a fascinating, exciting and challenging study of the
events and individuals who have shaped our world since 1450.
Topics Covered:
The
Renaissance, Reformation, Absolutism, Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment, French
Revolution, Industrial Revolution, Imperialism, Nationalism, Russian
Revolution, WWI & WWI, Holocaust, Cold War, Post-Soviet Era, European
Union.
Benefits of taking AP Euro:
Prepare for AP US History. Challenges student learning, improving critical analysis, reading, writing, and test-taking skills. Provides an excellent opportunity to earn college credit (on average 90-95% of AP Euro students earn college credit based on AP test scores), and is a course that enhances a student's transcript. Provides an intellectually engaging environment for students who want to challenge themselves and truly understand how the history of the west has shaped the 21st century.
Top three reasons to take AP Euro:
1. Have fun learning about how some of the
most interesting personalities changed the course of history.
2. To understand your world today, you MUST
know how the European past has shaped it.
3. Develop the reading and writing skills
needed for any future AP courses in Social Studies at Stevenson High School, and for college.
Favorite course activities:
You get to put kings and queens on trial and debate
which version of history you think is best. Discuss current global issues with
a better understanding of its historical roots.
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