AP World History - SS608A/B

AP World History - SS608A/B

Learning Recommendations: Must enjoy reading, be willing to discuss and explore ideas in writing and orally in class, and be willing to work with others and learn together.

General Description: AP World History is for the studious high school sophomore who wishes to examine history from 1200CE to the present day and earn college credit. This class approaches history in a non-traditional way in that it looks at the common threads of humanity over time: trade, religion, politics, society, economics, and technology and it investigates how these things have changed and continued over time in different places. Students who take the AP World History course are encouraged to take the AP World History exam in May. The difficulty level of this course will depend on the ability and skills that each student possesses as they develop during the class.

Content: 

• Construct and evaluate arguments, and plausibly use historical evidence
• Analyze and use primary source documents and evidence
• Evaluate change and continuity over time with an emphasis on process and causation
• Understand diverse interpretations of events through context and point of view
• Evaluate and understand patterns and interactions from local to global levels
• Analyze comparisons within and among societies
• Become aware of similarities and differences among peoples and understand cultural diversity
• Answer correctly AP-style multiple choice questions, short answer responses, document-based essay (DBQ), and a long essay question (LEQ)
• Explore content of the world from 1200CE to present day

Homework: Students should expect to spend 3-4 hours per week on homework, primarily reading outside of class.

Course Fees / Materials: Course fees may apply

Equipment to be Provided by Student: None

AP Exam Information: Students must register for the AP exam for this course. AP exam fees vary each year, and scholarships are available for students who qualify. Registration takes place in September and October. College credit can be earned with a passing score on the AP exam, though the score required and the amount of credit awarded vary by college.