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AP World History
Prerequisite Completion of Grade 11 ; available to Grade 12 students Course Credit 4 credits Course Duration Full year Delivery Method Classroom-based , using various modes of teaching and learning , including Harkness discussions
This Advanced Placement course provides a thematic way to understand world history and a foundation from which to view the complexities of today ’ s world . Students will examine continuity and change from about 1200 CE to the present , looking specifically at the impact of technology , economics , demography , social structure , intellectual developments , and political identities , as well as the impact of interactions among and within major societies . Students will practice analytical and critical thinking skills in order to understand historical and geographical contexts ; make comparisons across cultures ; use documents and other primary sources ; and recognize and discuss different interpretations and historical frameworks as part of the process of preparing for the AP examination . Curricular competencies developed at this level will build on the competencies introduced in previous years and help prepare students for postsecondary studies in the humanities , including history , international relations and / or political science . Assessment may include : student project work , presentations , AP-style essays and unit tests .
Social Studies : FAQ
Can I take more than one elective from the courses offered in the Social Studies Department in Grade 11 and / or Grade 12 ?
Yes . Students may choose to take multiple electives from the course offerings in either of their senior years . Most of the elective courses are open to all students in both Grades 11 and 12 ; the AP offerings require approval from the course teacher and / or the Department Head .
Do all senior Social Studies elective courses fulfill university entrance requirements ?
Each post-secondary institution has unique admission requirements and these requirements may change at any time . Students are responsible for knowing the admission requirements of the institutions and programs they are applying to for admission . Post- Secondary Counsellors are able to assist students in knowing the most recent information .
Do AP courses fulfill BC Ministry graduation requirements for social studies ?
No . At present , AP courses in the Social Studies department do not fulfill BC Ministry graduation requirements for social studies . The graduation requirements for social studies outlined by the BC Ministry of Education include completion of Social Studies 10 , and one additional senior level BC Ministry of Education social studies 12 course not inclusive of AP courses .