A grade of B+ or higher in Humanities 2 or Humanities 2 in Action, AP Language & Composition, or Junior English.
10th Grade Entry: A grade of A- or higher in Humanities 1 or Humanities 1 in Action.
The purpose of AP World History: Modern is for students to develop a greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and contacts in interaction with different types of human societies. The course highlights the nature of changes in international frameworks and their causes and consequences, as well as comparisons among major societies. AP World History: Modern offers balanced global coverage, with Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Europe all represented. U.S. history is included in the context of the country’s interactions with other societies. The time period covered is from approximately 1200 C.E. to present.
Students will:
- Critically analyze historical events worldwide by using primary and secondary sources in conjunction with leading interpretive issues of the day.
- Identify global trends that have resulted in the gradual integration of the world.
- Gain insight into the effect of interactions among societies and regions.
- Develop a greater appreciation of historical contributions made by cultures not their own.
- Get a clearer understanding of their roles as members of the global community.
Student assessments may include:
- Tests and quizzes
- In-class essays
- Individual/group presentations and projects
- Activities such as debates, role-playing and simulations
- Class participation and group discussions
- Mid-semester and final exams
"In AP World History, students will not only be expected to learn the historical content at a high level of depth, but will also develop their ability to synthesize information and present arguments with nuance and complexity. A large amount of reading and note-taking is required for success; note that being actively engaged is crucial in this process, as passive absorption will not result in long-term retention of information. Beyond this, AP World students will learn to identify socioeconomic patterns that prevail throughout different periods of time, to evaluate the credibility and significance of primary and secondary sources, and articulate arguments with a clear line of reasoning. While some memorization is needed, it’s more important to be able to understand the causes and effects of historical developments and connect individual events to larger trends. Students should aim to utilize the full range of sources available like the course textbook, AP Classroom review quizzes, and online videos to grasp the content with depth. Ultimately, I’d encourage anyone interested in the Humanities (or in history in general) to take AP World History, and while it could be more challenging for Grade 10 students, the knowledge gained and skills honed make it a rewarding and worthwhile course to take."
"AP World History is a course rich in knowledge about how the world came to be, from the very beginning of human history to the present day. It covers events from the 1200s to the present, dividing the units into key eras of history. Though the course is very content-heavy, requiring around 8-10 pages of reading every class along with note-taking, I think the most important aspect of the class is making connections. In the final AP exam, the essential skill being tested is how you take all the content you have learned and connect different pieces of evidence to answer an argument, so it is not simply a course where you are required to memorize facts about history. This course does move pretty fast, so if you feel behind at any point, make sure to attend office hours. The teacher is always very supportive and willing to help, so that is a great resource to use. My favourite part of the class was being able to piece together different parts of history and see why things are the way they are right now—how some countries became richer than others, why places seem more connected than others, etc. If you are someone who has an inquisitive mind and is naturally very curious about everything around you, then this is the perfect course for you."