ADVANCED PLACEMENT EUROPEAN HISTORY Mr. Burns
COURSE OVERVIEW/SYLLABUS
The study of European history since 1450 introduces students to cultural, economic, political, and social developments that played a fundamental role in shaping the world in which they live. Without this knowledge, we would lack the context for understanding the development of contemporary institutions, the role of continuity and change in present-day society and politics, and the evolution of current forms of artistic expression and intellectual discourse.
In addition to providing a basic narrative of events and movements, the goals of AP European History are to develop (a) an understanding of some of the principal themes in modern European history, (b) an ability to analyze historical evidence and historical interpretation, and (c) an ability to express historical understanding in writing.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
1. Large three ring binder with dividers brought to class each day, to be used for history notes only.
2. Plenty of loose leaf (non-spiral) notebook paper.
3. Blue or black ball point pens.
4. 2-3 single subject spiral bound composition books for use during the year.
Other suggestions: notecards, plain paper, flash drive. Access to a computer and printer is essential.
GRADING SYSTEM
1. Tests/Essays/Projects: 45% of grade
2. Daily work (homework, class work, quizzes, unit reviews, vocabulary, notebook checks): 40% of grade
3. Semester Exams: 15% of semester grade
ASSIGNMENTS
1. Homework questions must be answered in complete sentences. They should be completed as you read the text, and they may be written or typed. They should be kept in order in your notebook.
2. Unit Reviews may be typedor written and turned in on the day of the test.
3. Vocabulary assignments must be completed on Quia before the unit test.
4. Late Work: For each day an assignment is late, a letter grade will be deducted. One day late means, for example, that 89 is the highest grade that can be awarded. After a week, the highest possible score will be a 50.
5. In order to succeed in the class, you should plan to spend time each night reading and reviewing your text and notes to prepare for the next day’s class.
*ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE TO BE YOUR OWN WORK. COPIED WORK WILL RESULT IN A GRADE OF ZERO FOR ALL INVOLVED STUDENTS.
**UNIT REVIEWS AND VOCABULARY MUST BE COMPLETED IN ORDER FOR A STUDENT TO TAKE THE TEST ON TEST DATE. NO REVIEW, NO TEST GRADE.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMINATION
It is expected that each student enrolled in this course will take the College Board’s Advanced Placement European History examination in May. Preparation for the AP Exam will be the primary focus of this course. Please plan accordingly to set aside the necessary funds to pay for your examination.
TEST DATES FOR THE YEAR: Consider these dates “set in stone” and not subject to change unless some sort of emergency shuts us down completely. () = unit number
August 18: Chapter 14 (Unit 1)January 21: Chapter 23(Unit 9)
September 4: Chapter 15(2)February 6: Chapter 24(10)
September 22: Chapter 16(3)March 3: Chapter 25 and 26(11)
October 14: Chapter 17(4)March 16: Chapter 27(12)
October 29: Chapter 18(5)April 13: Chapter 28(13)
November 14: Chapter 19(6)April 24: Chapters 29 and 30(14)
December 5: Chapters 20 and 21(7)
December 16: Chapter 22(8)May 8: COLLEGE BOARD AP EUROPEAN HISTORY EXAMINATION
See back for important online sites.
Websites that you will be using all year
Bookmark them on your computer.
Infinite Campus: Parents and Students need to check IC often for grades and assignment updates. Messages will also sent frequently through the IC portal and email. It should never be necessary for a student to ask his/her teacher his grades. Keeping up with your own grades also means that you can ask the teacher to make corrections when a mistake has been made.
You will have an account here; this is the site on which you will take online unit tests and complete review and other activities.
Facebook-type community for schools. Create an account and participate in class discussions, activities, and assignments. The code to join is 1t96x9
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Burns Schoolwires webpage where you will find almost all notes, powerpoints, news and activities as we go along, on the AP European History page.
not our textbook but there are lots of good resources, quizzes, and powerpoints and questions on the Topics page.
Your textbook online page. Create an account and use site for extras, practice quizzes, and activities.
On Facebook, there is a special group called Burnsania. If you join, you can take part in discussions with classmates about class and history in general. Participants can post articles and videos that relate to European History.
Sign up for Remind, get reminder texts.
Text @ohsapeto (240) 949-6498 or go to