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AP European History
Course ID: 657151
Open to Grade: 10-12
UC a-g: A
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CP English 9 or teacher recommendation.
Recommended: It is highly recommended that students earn a B or better in the prerequisite course. Students should consult their current teacher for placement recommendation.
Requirement: As a condition of enrollment in an Advanced Placement course at OHS, students are expected to take the AP Exam offered in May.
AP European History is a rigorous in-depth examination of European History from 1450 to the present. Preparation for college testing in European History is the major focus of this course. Students are expected to have the skills necessary for college level performance. Students will engage in the process of framing an inquiry, selecting relevant sources and organizing evidence in support of a thesis. Primary and secondary sources of information will be examined and analyzed. Students will develop skills in logic, critical thinking and high-level expository writing. As a condition of your enrollment in an Advanced Placement course at OHS students are expected to take the AP Exam offered in May.