European History DE/AP
European history at Cleveland High School is taught as a dual enrollment class through Lee University, or as an Advanced Placement class. One may participate in the dual enrollment if one has an ACT score. This is necessary for enrollment in Lee University. Tuition will be discussed in class and grants may be obtained. Information will be given to the student in class by a Lee University representative.
The Advanced Placement option is available for the student who does not yet have an ACT score or who would rather obtain the AP credit due to a college or university choice. These students will be required to take a national exam given by College Board during the first weeks of May. The student must achieve a passing score on the national exam to receive college credit for the course.
Introduction:
The objective of this course is to increase the understanding of European history from the Renaissance to the relatively recent past. The areas of concentration includes the political, economic social, and cultural history of the European continent. The students will study these areas from a variety of perspectives in the hope of providing a balanced view of European history. This course is taught at the college level with college methods. There are two major differences between a college and high school history course. First, the commitment necessary outside the classroom to achieve excellence. This commitment includes an elevated amount of reading and special attention to study skills. Secondly, a college history course requires a greater depth of analysis and evaluation. The average student will simply recite what they have learned from the course materials and lecture. However, a student who wishes to achieve more must hone their analysis and articulacy (i.e. analyze material and effectively communicate your ideas).
Contact:
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Remember that communication is essential to any successful relationship; this includes the teacher-student relationship Do not wait until you are lost and drowning to call for help. USE THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION AVENUES RESPONSIBLY:
§ [email protected]
§ @BenefieldXXVIII
Texts:
§ Chambers, Mortimer, Barbara Hanawalt et Al. The Western Experience 10ed. McGraw Hill, New York, 2010
§ Weisner, Merry E., Julius R. Ruff, William Bruce Wheeler, Discovering the Western Past: A Look at the Evidence 5ed. Houghton Mifflin Company, New York, 2004
§ Sources of the West: Readings in Western Civilization Mark A Kishlansky, ed. Longman, New York, 1998
§ Perry, Marvin, Sources of the Western Tradition 4th ed. Houghton Mifflin Company, New York, 1999
Grading:
Grading Scale:
§ A=90-100%
§ B=80-89%
§ C=70-79%
§ D=60-69%
§ F=0-59%
Grade Categories:
§ Essay Exams: 30%
§ Multiple Choice Exams:20%
§ Homework: 20%
§ Quizzes: 5%
§ Final Exam: 25%
Exams: Exams will be rigorous as they are intended to challenge the student at the college level. Moreover, exams are designed to give student frequent experience with the types of multiple choice questions and essays they appear on the AP exam. Examinations of this type insure that the students read the textbook and supplementary readings, consistently check for understanding and take effective, thorough, and organized notes. If a student misses an exam day, please see the board policy in bold below the “Homework policy.”
Homework policy: Assignments are due on the date the assignment is on on the calendar. Students are required to print the homework packets from the course website and complete them prior to the due date. Late assignments will not be accepted after being 5 class days late. The assignment will be penalized 10 points per class day late up to the 5th day.
If a student has an excused absence and will be missing school for more than two days, a parent can call the Main Office to request missed homework assignments. Students have the number of days missed plus one to return the makeup work to the teacher. (CCS Board)
Organization: Students are expected to keep a well-organized notebook of all course related materials. Notebooks will not be graded but a disorganized notebook will be reflected in the performance of the student in this course.
Participation: Students are expected to contribute in class discussions and effectively participate in class activities. A college classroom is a place where ideas are exchanged freely. This exchange is essential to the nature of this course. Some of our sessions will be seminars. For a seminar to function, student preparation and involvement is critical. Students who are “borderline” often benefit from participation grades.
The Advanced Placement option is available for the student who does not yet have an ACT score or who would rather obtain the AP credit due to a college or university choice. These students will be required to take a national exam given by College Board during the first weeks of May. The student must achieve a passing score on the national exam to receive college credit for the course.
Introduction:
The objective of this course is to increase the understanding of European history from the Renaissance to the relatively recent past. The areas of concentration includes the political, economic social, and cultural history of the European continent. The students will study these areas from a variety of perspectives in the hope of providing a balanced view of European history. This course is taught at the college level with college methods. There are two major differences between a college and high school history course. First, the commitment necessary outside the classroom to achieve excellence. This commitment includes an elevated amount of reading and special attention to study skills. Secondly, a college history course requires a greater depth of analysis and evaluation. The average student will simply recite what they have learned from the course materials and lecture. However, a student who wishes to achieve more must hone their analysis and articulacy (i.e. analyze material and effectively communicate your ideas).
Contact:
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Remember that communication is essential to any successful relationship; this includes the teacher-student relationship Do not wait until you are lost and drowning to call for help. USE THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION AVENUES RESPONSIBLY:
§ [email protected]
§ @BenefieldXXVIII
Texts:
§ Chambers, Mortimer, Barbara Hanawalt et Al. The Western Experience 10ed. McGraw Hill, New York, 2010
§ Weisner, Merry E., Julius R. Ruff, William Bruce Wheeler, Discovering the Western Past: A Look at the Evidence 5ed. Houghton Mifflin Company, New York, 2004
§ Sources of the West: Readings in Western Civilization Mark A Kishlansky, ed. Longman, New York, 1998
§ Perry, Marvin, Sources of the Western Tradition 4th ed. Houghton Mifflin Company, New York, 1999
Grading:
Grading Scale:
§ A=90-100%
§ B=80-89%
§ C=70-79%
§ D=60-69%
§ F=0-59%
Grade Categories:
§ Essay Exams: 30%
§ Multiple Choice Exams:20%
§ Homework: 20%
§ Quizzes: 5%
§ Final Exam: 25%
Exams: Exams will be rigorous as they are intended to challenge the student at the college level. Moreover, exams are designed to give student frequent experience with the types of multiple choice questions and essays they appear on the AP exam. Examinations of this type insure that the students read the textbook and supplementary readings, consistently check for understanding and take effective, thorough, and organized notes. If a student misses an exam day, please see the board policy in bold below the “Homework policy.”
Homework policy: Assignments are due on the date the assignment is on on the calendar. Students are required to print the homework packets from the course website and complete them prior to the due date. Late assignments will not be accepted after being 5 class days late. The assignment will be penalized 10 points per class day late up to the 5th day.
If a student has an excused absence and will be missing school for more than two days, a parent can call the Main Office to request missed homework assignments. Students have the number of days missed plus one to return the makeup work to the teacher. (CCS Board)
Organization: Students are expected to keep a well-organized notebook of all course related materials. Notebooks will not be graded but a disorganized notebook will be reflected in the performance of the student in this course.
Participation: Students are expected to contribute in class discussions and effectively participate in class activities. A college classroom is a place where ideas are exchanged freely. This exchange is essential to the nature of this course. Some of our sessions will be seminars. For a seminar to function, student preparation and involvement is critical. Students who are “borderline” often benefit from participation grades.