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Course Title: Themes in World History Credit Value: 1.0

Course Number: 104411 Term(s) Full Year

Offered:

Prerequisite(s): None Open to 10

Grades:

Description: This course is designed to introduce students to a thematic approach to the study of World History.

Unlike many World History survey level courses, the depth and scope of the course is both thematic and

chronological. This thematic approach is designed to help students understand and analyze the

interconnectedness of historical events, people, places and ideas. Each of the major themes covered in the course

will include an analysis of significant contributors and their impact on various regions and the world as a whole.

Major themes included in the course will be: Principles of Geography and Culture, Principles of World Religions,

Political Systems and Structure, Global Conflict, Modernization and its’ Impact, and Global Economies and

Resources. This course integrates the study of history, government, geography and economics. The World

History course will also require a Project-Based Culminating Assessment.

Course Title: Honors Themes in World History Credit Value: 1.0

Course Number: 104421 Term(s) Full Year

Offered:

Prerequisite(s): Completion US History: Nineteenth Century with a 90% Open to 10

or higher or completion of Honors US History: Grades:

Nineteenth Century with an 80% or higher or teacher

recommendation

Description: This course is designed to introduce students to a thematic approach to the study of world history. Unlike

many world history survey level courses, the depth and scope of the course is both thematic and chronological. This

thematic approach is designed to help students understand and analyze the interconnectedness of historical events, people,

places and ideas. To this end, we will employ extensive use of primary and secondary source materials, implement

numerous objective and written assessments, and complete some project-based and authentic/simulated

learning experiences. Each of the major themes covered in the course will include regional analysis, significant contributors

and the impact on regions and the world as a whole. Major themes included in the course will be: Principles of Geography

and Culture, Principles of World Religions, Political Systems and Structure, Global Conflict, Modernization and its’ Impact,

and Global Economies and Resources. This course integrates the study of history, government, geography and economics.

The World History course will also require a Project-Based Culminating Assessment.

Course Title: Advanced Placement European History Credit Value: 1.0

Course Number: 104435 Term(s) Full Year

Offered:

Prerequisite(s): Completion of Honors US History: Nineteenth Century Open to 10, 11, 12

with an 80% or higher or teacher recommendation Grades:

Requirement(s): Students are required to complete the designated

Advanced Placement exam at their own expense (2018-

2019 cost $95).

Description: This is a college level survey course in Modern European History that begins with the study of the Renaissance

and Reformation and traces the development of European institutions and processes in science, politics, economics, and

social patterns through the present day. Students in this class must have a strong work ethic and the ability to study at an

accelerated pace and independently.

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