developed at this level will help prepare students for post-secondary studies in the humanities. Assessment may include: tests, projects, problem sets, discussions, debates, and other formal assessments.
AP WORLD HISTORY
Prerequisite Completion of Grade 11; available to Grade 12 students
Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
4 credits Full year
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 post-secondary studies in the humanities, including history, international relations and / or political science. Assessment may include: student project work, presentations, AP-style essays and AP Style short answer questions.
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 11-12; 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 that 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.
Can all students take an AP course in grade 11 and 12?
Yes. At CHS, we encourage all students to engage in academically challenging courses in areas of their interest. Engaging in an academic challenge in the study of social studies will look different for every student. For some students in the 11th and 12th grade, this challenge may include enrollment in AP Human Geography; for some students in the 12th grade, this challenge may include enrollment in AP World History. It should be noted that, like all AP courses, these are designed as reasonable approximations of first year university or college courses. Accordingly, the workload and learning expectations are significantly higher than those at the grade 12 level.
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