Welcome to AP European History! “AP EURO” is offered to all students who wish to take an accelerated Advanced Placement class in European History for college credit usually equaling two-quarter courses. This course is also designed to be taught online using WiZiQ. AP European History is a challenging course that is meant to be the equivalent of two freshman advanced history university courses.
This course is a two-semester survey of European History from the Renaissance through the Twentieth Century. Solid reading and writing skills, along with the willingness to devote considerable time to homework and study are necessary to succeed. Emphasis is placed on critical and evaluative thinking skills, essay writing, interpretation of original documents, and historiography.
The student will also learn to analyze, reach conclusions, and support conclusions orally and in writing. Students are expected to synthesize material in order to understand many new ideas about the history of Europe and its people. In addition, students will do more than memorize names, dates, and other facts; he or she will use factual information to construct a meaningful larger picture. Lastly, students will review trends and cycles over time endeavoring to apply subject matter to the current day.
It has been said that history is the mother of all the social sciences, perhaps this is true.
Course Objective |
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Master a broad body of knowledge. |
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Demonstrate an understanding of historical chronology. |
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Use historical data to support an argument or position. |
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Interpret and apply data from original documents including cartoons, graphs, letters, and art. |
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Prepare and successfully pass the AP European History Exam given on May |
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The instructor will use rigorous testing and grading methods in order to allow students and parents to evaluate performance; he will keep students apprised of their performance throughout the school year. Mr. Cruthers will give the student a grade according to this syllabus. |
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View Class Schedule 2007-2008 |
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| Payment Information |
| Please pay your tuition on the following dates: |
| 1st Semester |
$455.00 |
August 30, 2007 |
| 2nd Semester |
$455.00 |
January 10, 2008 |
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| The semester fee includes non refundable payment of $55.00 to reserve the space in the class. Once the class begins
no refunds will be given. |
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| Tuition Justification: |
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Our AP classes are 110 hours in a year (55 Hours a semester) at $455.00 per semester. This works out to be about $8.25 per hour. Most ISP class settings or the average tutoring session require at least $15.00 per hour. |
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Because of the nature of the AP curriculum we believe we need to teach the class and not just “advise” or oversee. We’ve worked out that we need these many hours (110) to teach this intense university level curriculum. |
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We have also figured out that we are teaching these AP courses in 2/3 the classroom time that the average public or private school spends in the classroom over the course of an AP year. |
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Teaching Advanced Placement classes also include pressure of the AP exam looming on the students and instructor. |
| We would appreciate it if you would make your payments on the due dates or make special payment arrangements with Mr. Cruthers prior to the start of the course.
Please make checks payable to Mark Cruthers. |
If you need to mail your payment or need to send any correspondence, please use the following address:
P.O. Box 720665
Pinon Hills, CA 92372 |
$55.00 non-refundable
If you need to contact Mr. Cruthers, for any reason, he is available at (760) 868-2458 and at rousseau1789@yahoo.com.The best time to reach Mr. Cruthers personally is after 4 PM Monday thru Wednesday, or Thursday at class.
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