Course Syllabus

 Pacing

This 16-week semester course has been designed so that--on average--you will be completing about one lesson each week, with additional time allotted for exams and special projects.

Plan to devote about one hour each weekday to this class, just as you would for one class period in a physical school building, plus some extra “homework” time for bigger assignments as needed.

Unlike other asynchronous courses you may have taken online, AP semester courses have due dates and deadlines that you will need to follow. Pay close attention to the course calendar and establish a routine early that works best for you. Then, pace yourself by setting targeted, attainable, and manageable goals each day. Planning ahead, balance, and routine will be your best friends!

 

AP - Participation 

Participation in online discussions (e.g., discussion forums, chats, group projects, and/or instructor conferences) is expected and will factor into your overall course grade.

All online discussions described in course lesson pages are required unless your instructor notes otherwise. Your instructor may also arrange additional required chats or instructor conferences. Be sure to regularly check the course calendar and announcements from your instructor regarding upcoming discussions and requirements.

Your participation in required online discussions will be evaluated on criteria such as frequency, timeliness, thoughtfulness and effort, and overall contribution to the knowledge base and learning experience of your classmates. You are also expected to monitor and respond to posts on discussion threads that you have started or have previously contributed to; you should not simply make a post and consider the discussion “done,” because it should be an ongoing conversation with your peers and/or instructor.

Postings that begin new discussion forum threads will be reviewed based on their relevance, demonstrated understanding of course concepts, examples cited, and overall quality. Postings that respond to other students’ posts will be evaluated based on relevance, the degree to which they extend discussions, and tone. This may entail asking a question or comparing and/or contrasting your classmate’s post with your own.

In order to earn full credit for discussion forum participation, your posts and responses must be substantive. In other words, you will not earn credit for just replying "Good post" or "I agree" to a classmate.

AP - Late Work and Absences

Work must be turned in on time for full credit. If you are unable to complete an assignment on time, contact your instructor immediately. Prior permission from the online course instructor must be obtained for special circumstances to receive credit for late work. These decisions will be made on an individual basis.

You must notify your instructor if you expect to be offline for more than 1 week.

 Course Description

In AP World History: Modern, students investigate significant events, individuals, developments, and processes from 1200 to the present. Students develop and use the same skills, practices, and methods employed by historians:  analyzing primary and secondary sources; developing historical arguments; making historical connections; and utilizing reasoning about comparison, causation, and continuity and change over time.  The course provides six themes that students explore throughout the course in order to make connections among historical developments in different times and places:  humans and the environment, cultural developments and interactions, governance, economic systems, social interactions and organization, and technology and innovation.

 

College Course Equivalent

AP World History: Modern is designed to be the equivalent of an introductory college or university survey of modern world history.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for AP World History: Modern. Students should be able to read a

college-level textbook and write grammatically correct, complete sentences.

 Course Essential Questions

 

 Course Overview

Midterm Exam - 55 MCQ, 1SAQ, 1DBQ

Final Exam - 55 MCQ, 1 SAQ, 1 DBQ

 

 Grades

Your final grade will be based on the number of points you earn on submitted work and exams. The available points are distributed as follows:

 

 Textbook & Technology Requirements

To participate successfully, you will need:

• A computer that meets our Mizzou Academy technology requirements
• A microphone and webcam for recording audio and video assignments
• Any other required textbooks or materials for the course

To ensure you have everything you need, please review the additional requirements listed in the expandable sections below.

 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.

 Canvas Technical Support

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