Syllabus

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|ADVANCED PLACEMENT EUROPEAN HISTORY |
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|Mr. Kaye |Ms. Evans |
|Room 1-266 |Room 1-265 |
|Conference Period: 5 |Conference Period: 5 |
|E-Mail: [e-mail] |E-Mail: [e-mail] |

Textbook:
Kagan, Donald et al. The Western Heritage: Since 1300. Ninth Edition. Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2007.

Test Date:
Friday, May 6, 2011, Afternoon

Supplemental Materials:
McKay, John P., Bennette D. Hill, and John Buckler. A History of Western Society, Since 1300. 8th Edition. Houghton Mifflin Company: Boston, 2006

Course Overview:
The objective of this course is to develop a life-long interest in history and an ability to recognize the important links between the past and the present. Emphasis is on the general narrative of European history from 1450 to the present, with a clear expectation of taking and passing of the European History Advanced Placement exam in May. The class focuses on the political, cultural, diplomatic, social, economic, artistic and intellectual historical developments of Europe, while at the same time developing important skills in critical thinking, time management, and problem solving. Extensive reading,