Social Science
AP World History: Modern
The AP World History: Modern course, is equivalent to an introductory college or university survey of modern world history addressing the period from 1200 AD to the present. This course is intended to provide an economic, social, religious, political, and technological context to build students’ understanding of our current world and “how we got here.” Students will develop and employ skills in historiography and historicity in analyzing primary and secondary sources to develop and synthesize historical connections. Building experience and expertise in analytical reasoning skills including causation, comparison, continuity, and change-over-time, students will create and defend historical arguments demonstrating their understanding.
| Course Number | 0259 |
| Grade Level | 10, 11, 12 |
| Pre-Requisite | Grade of A in previous college preparatory English course or grade of B in previous Honors English course. Concurrent enrollment in Honors English is strongly recommended. Note for the 2024-25 school year: This course is not open to students who took Modern World History Honors in 2023-24 as much of the course content is similar. Students who did not have a Social Science in their freshman year or who took History and Music may consider this course. Students who took Modern World History may enroll if they earned an A. |
| Application and/or Audition Date | None |
| Credits | 10 |
| VCHS Graduation Credit | Social Science |
| UC Approval | Yes Area A (History) |
| Fees | None |