Syllabus

2010-2011 Ms. Krall Room 347
 * ADVANCED PLACEMENT EUROPEAN HISTORY**


 * Textbook:** McKay, John P. et al. **//A History of Western Civilization 9th Edition,//** 2008.


 * Additional Readings:** Supplementary Readings given by Ms. Krall


 * Requirements:** All students must obtain a 3 ring binder for notes and supplemental resources.


 * Course Description:** AP European History is a college preparatory course that provides students with an academic experience equivalent to a college survey course on Western History/Civilization.


 * According to the College Board the course will include:**


 * “Relevant factual knowledge about European history from 1450 to the present to highlight intellectual, cultural, political, diplomatic, social and economic developments.”
 * [The teaching of students] “To analyze evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship.”
 * “Extensive instruction in analysis and interpretation of a wide variety of Primary sources, such as documentary material, maps, statistical tables, works of art and pictorial and graphic materials.”
 * “Frequent practice in writing analytical and interpretive essays such as Document-based questions (DBQ) and thematic essays.”

Students who master the course may earn college credit by passing the annual AP exam given in May of each year. Individual colleges and universities determine how many credits will be granted for the AP exam score. While students are not required to take the AP exam it is strongly recommended that they plan to do so. **//Note: Any student taking the AP exam will be exempt from the final exam.//**


 * Course Format:** The course will be a combination of lecture and seminar (class discussion) formats. Students will be expected to read outside of class, so that the bulk of class time will be availed for questions and discussion. Readings should be done prior to class.


 * Exams:** Exams will mirror the AP exam, which is a combination of multiple-choice questions and an essay.

Exams are rigorous because they are intended to challenge students at the AP Exam level. Moreover, they are designed to give students frequent experience with the types of multiple-choice questions, free-response questions, and document-based questions that appear on the AP Exam. Frequent exams also ensure that students read the textbook and supplementary readings, consistently check for understanding, and take notes that are thorough and well organized.

Both the Multiple-choice test will be graded in the same manner as the AP exam, with the essay being graded using the AP’s rubric for the Free Response Question.


 * Quizzes:** Quizzes are a combination of identification and fill-in-the-blank questions that are designed to review essential material that students must master if they are going to succeed on the unit exams.


 * Homework:** Homework will consist of chapter assignments and readings.


 * Classroom activities**: Activities will include peer editing on practice DBQ responses and classroom discussion. Students are expected to contribute to class discussions and participate effectively in class activities. Many class sessions are seminars. In order for seminars to work, student preparation and participation is critical.


 * Teacher Expectations and Policies**

This is a college-level class, therefore I expect each of you to treat it as such. Attendance and attentiveness are both mandatory for success. There will be a large amount of outside reading, and I expect you to keep up. You must be willing to put in the extra effort needed to be successful

1) No food or drink is allowed in class. Electronic devices of any kind are not permitted. 2) I expect students to accept responsibility for their choices regarding behavior and priorities. 3) Students are expected to complete all assigned tasks on time and to attend class on time. Late work is not tolerated. 4) I expect students to develop and maintain a work ethic that will enable them to be successful. 5) Students are expected to participate and contribute in classroom discussion, and note taking. 6) Students will afford the teacher and their peers respect and dignity - anything less is unacceptable. 7) Cheating in any form is not tolerated! You WILL exercise academic integrity - if you fail in this endeavor you will be disciplined accordingly. You will not receive any credit for the assignment, test, essay, etc. 8) Class time is scheduled for the study of European History; **completing work for other courses during our class time is UNACCEPTABLE.** 9. **Absences:** If you __know__ that you are going to be absent for some reason, assignments are due the last day you are in class prior to the absence. If an absence is unplanned, assignments are due the first day that you are back in class.