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Syllabus AP European History, First semester

Mizzou Academy

Welcome

We are pleased that you selected this course to fulfill your unique educational needs. You are now a member of the Mizzou  Academy's global student body.  

 

Course Overview

In this course, you will study European History beginning around 1450, including the cultural, economic, political, and social developments that played a fundamental role in shaping the modern world in which they live. Without this knowledge, we would lack the context for understanding the development of contemporary institutions, the role of conflict and continuity in present-day society and politics, and the evolution of current forms of artistic expression and intellectual discourse. You will also learn to analyze historical evidence, and to express historical understanding in writing.


Course Objectives

The students will be able to:

  • Explain the significance of the major historical events and figures (people) in European History.
  • Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources.
  • Develop historical arguments that make historical connections and utilize reasoning about comparison, causation, continuity, and change over time.

Pacing

This course is to be completed within one semester.  See the AP Course Calendar Dates on Mizzou Academy’s website for more information.

PreRequisites

There are no prerequisites for the AP European History course.  Students should be able to read a college-level textbook and write grammatically correct, complete sentences.   

Required Materials

The AP European History textbook is available online at no cost to you. It can be retrieved at https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Mizzou_Academy/AP_European_History.  For those students who prefer a paper copy, you can download a printable version or purchase a physical copy at the same link. 

Technical Requirements

The most up-to-date requirements can be found here: 

Additional requirements for the course are below: 

  • audio and video recording capabilities (e.g. smartphone, camera)

Accessibility

If you anticipate barriers related to the format or requirements of this course, please let Mizzou Academy know as soon as possible. If disability-related accommodations are necessary (for example, a scribe, reader, extended time on exams, captioning), please contact Mizzou Academy.

Exams

You are required to take two proctored exams for this course.  The exams will contain multiple-choice questions, as well as short-answer responses.

Grades

Your final grade will be based on the number of points you earn on assignments and exams.

The following grading scale applies only to students who meet this standard:

Grading Scale
Grade Percentage
A 90–100
B 80–89
C 70–79
D 60–69
F 0–59

After completing the course, unofficial transcripts will be available in the Tiger Portal. See this page for information on requesting official transcripts. 

AP - Exam Prep Through LearningExpress Library

In the next section, you will find "Getting Started Resources." Within the Library Material is LearningExpress Library, which contains AP practice exams and study material, in addition to what is on the AP website. 

Below we are providing you with a direct link to the College Prep Center of the LearningExpress Library. You can only launch it through this link. When you arrive, you should see "Mizzou Academy" on the left-hand side, showing that you are with our institution. You will want to create an account in order to save any work or test prep you do.  

Once you select the link below, choose "Prepare for your AP Exam". Please create a help ticket (Help -> Report a problem) if you cannot find what you are looking for.

EBSCOhost

Canvas and Technical Support

Canvas will be used as the primary platform for accessing course materials and assignments for this class.

Course Summary:

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