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Honors World History

Course: 415

Grade Level:
9
 
 
Course Length:
Full Year
1 Credit
 
Prerequisites:
  • 8th Grade History with a 93 average
  • Current instructor recommendation
  • Acceptable Score on a Written Essay to given at a time prior to scheduling
  

Course Description:

This writing-intensive, freshman-level course is an in-depth study of the major cultures which developed in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas from the beginnings of human civilization up to the present day. Political, social, cultural, economic, and intellectual history are covered, particularly as they shape contemporary world events. The depth of analysis is greater in the course, as is the examination of primary documents. Students will receive direct training in the writing of research papers and be responsible for the production of two research papers during the school year.

Textbook/Class Resources:

9780357026861, Duiker & Spielvogel, The Essential World History: Volume 1 to 1800, 9th ed., Cengage, 2020