COURSE NAME: AP World History

SCHOOL DISTRICT: Duanesburg

INSTRUCTOR: Kempton Pierce

FULL YEAR

COURSE PREREQUISITES: Approval of the instructor (must be in Grade 10 or higher)

BRIEF COURSE DESCRIPTION / OUTLINE: Advanced Placement World History will be a year-long course that
covers the history of humanity from its earliest origins to the modern day. Students will be expected to fulfill
the requirements of the Regents syllabus in World History in addition to taking the A.P. Exam in World History
administered by the College Board (fee). Major areas of study will include the interaction of human groups
across time through trade, war and climate shifts. Particular attention will be paid to the development of
major world religions and gender roles that developed in various societies. There will be weekly essays,
regular multiple-choice and essay exams, as well as an 8-10 page research paper during the two semesters
of the course. Final approval for entrance to this class will require the approval of the Social Studies
Department.

OTHER NOTES / MISCELLANEOUS: Students are required to take the AP exam and are responsible for the
payment of the examination fee. This exam will be held in May. After the AP exam, students will use the final
month of the school year to prepare for the New York State Regents Examination in World History and
Geography.

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