Honors Renaissance History

COURSE SYLLABUS

The objective of this course is to increase the student's understanding

of European history with the goal of having each student pass the AP
European Examination in May. The class will lead in to AP Modern
European History. The areas of concentration include historical, political
and economic history coupled with an intense study of cultural and
intellectual institutions and their development. These areas will be studied
from a variety of perspectives with the hope of providing a balanced view of
history. This course is taught at the college level. The major difference
between a high school and college history course is the amount of reading
and depth of focus. Moreover, the AP curriculum stresses a large degree of
higher order thinking skills within a rigorous academic context. Thus, the
student will be required frequently to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate
primary and secondary historical sources in addition to memorizing,
comprehending, and applying facts.

Text: The Western Heritage : by Donald Kagan, Stevent Ozment and

Frank Turner

Source Readings:
• Perry, Peden & Von Laue, Sources of the Western Tradition, Vol I &
2
• Kishlansky, Sources of the West: Readings in Western Civilization,
Vol 1 & 2
• Sherman, Western Civilization: Sources, Images and Interpretation

Grading Scale: Grade Categories:

A = 93 -100% Test ........................................... 60%
B = 85- 92% Essay.......................................... 10%
C = 77 - 84% Homework .................................10%
D = 70 - 76% Quizzes …… .............................10%
F = 0 – 69% Citizenship……………………..10%

Tests: Approximately seven or eight major multiple-choice (MC) and free-

response essay exams (FRQs) will be given during the semester as well as
five document-based exam questions (DBQs). Tests will be rigorous as they
are intended to challenge the student at the Advanced Placement level.
Moreover, tests are designed to give students frequent experience with the
types of multiple-choice questions, FRQs and DBQs that will appear on the
AP exam. Frequent exams also insure that students read the textbook and
supplementary readings, consistently check for understanding, and take
copious notes that are thorough and well organized.

Homework Policy: Chapter assignments and readings are due on the date
they are assigned. Late assignments will not be accepted after the 3rd late
allowance. All late work must be turned in the day after it is due. For
excused absences, assignments are due the day the student returns to class
unless prior arrangements have been made. Students are expected to keep a
well-organized notebook of all course-related materials (e.g. syllabus,
lecture notes, study guides, homework, quizzes, exams, handouts, etc.) A
sub-par notebook may result in points being deducted from the “homework”
category.

Missed Test: Students who are absent legitimately on a day a test is given
must make up the test on the day they return to class. If a student is absent
for an extended period (e.g., more than five days), an appointment for
making-up the test will be made. Complete loss of credit for an exam may
result if the exam is not completed in a timely fashion. (See also "Homework
Policy" above).

Participation: Students are expected to contribute in class discussions and

effectively participate in class activities. Many of the class sessions will be
seminars. In order for seminars to work, student preparation and
participation is critical. Students who are "on the border" between grades at
the semester may be given the higher grade if their overall participation has
been commendable.

Class Rules and Expectations

1. Come to class prepared -- This means having all assignments
completed prior to the beginning of class and being seated and ready
to begin when the second bell rings.
2. No food or drink allowed in class except for bottle water (this
includes gum, lollipops, sunflower seeds, etc.)
3. Respect the rights of others -- Only one person talks while everyone
else listens. Students should feel safe to exchange ideas. No question
 is a "stupid” question! Professional academic courtesy should always
prevail.
4. Respect school property as well as the property of others -- This
includes returning any borrowed materials to the owner in a timely
fashion (e.g. lecture notes, handouts).
5. Tardies and truancies are unacceptable -- 1% of student's total
grade will be deducted for each tardy and truancy. More importantly,
excess tardies or truancies may result in loss of the class in accordance
with school policies.

Most importantly, stay positive! Although this course is extremely

challenging, You must believe in yourself and be willing to accept a few
setbacks along the way in order to grow as a young scholar and as a person
("no pain, no gain"). Learn from your mistakes and setbacks, make
adjustments, and try again. The prize at the end is worth it! You can do it!!
AP European History
Course Outline Honors Renaissance History
Honors Renaissance History
Honors Renaissance History
 • Lecture/Notes:
Introduction A. The Middle Ages
B. How to Write DBQs and FRQs

• Lectures/Notes
A. The Middle Ages
UNIT ONE: B. The Renaissance
Late Middle B. The Causes and Consequences of the
And Reformation
Renaissance • Power Point Presentation: Renaissance Art
• Assessments:
o 3 Quizzes
o 1 Free Response Question
o 1 Document Based Question
o 80-Question MC Test with two essays
• Project:
The Explorers

• Lecture/Notes:
o The Reformation
UNIT TWO: o Religious Wars
Reformation • Power Point Presentation: The Tudors
and the Age or
• Assessments:
Religious Wars
o 3 Quizzes
o 1 Free Response Question
o 1 Document Based Question
o 80-Question MC Test with two essays
• Project:
o Class Debate on Calvin vs. Luther
o Bio-sketches on Reformation leaders
 • Lectures/Notes
A. James I and the Divine Right of Monarchs
UNIT THREE: B. Absolutism and The Sun King
Age of C. Decline of the Spanish Empire
Absolutism; • Power Point Presentation:
Louis XIV; The o Versailles
Scientific o Absolutism in Central Europe
Revolution o English Constitutional Monarchy
• Assessments:
o 3 Quizzes
o 1 Free Response Question
o 1 Document Based Question
o 80-Question MC Test with two essays
• Project: Power Point on Different Monarchs

• Lectures/Notes
A. Industrial Revolution and Urbanization
B. Mercantilism
UNIT FOUR: C. Slavery
The Industrial • Power Point Presentations: Mercantilism
Revolution;
Colonial • Assessments:
Rebellion o 3 Quizzes
o 1 Free Response Questions
o 1 Document Based Question
o 80-Question MC Test with two essays
• Bio-sketches of famous personalities of the time
period
 • Lectures/Notes
A. The age of Enlightenment
B. The French Revolution
UNIT FIVE: • Power Point Presentations:
The age of o The age of Enlightenment
Enlightenment o The French Revolution
The French • Assessments:
Revolution o 2 Quizzes
o 1 Free Response Questions
o 1 Document Based Question
o 80-Question MC Test with two essays
Bio-sketches of enlighten thinkers

• Lectures/Notes
A. Napoleon
• Power Point Presentation:
UNIT SIX: o Napoleon
Napoleon • Assessments:
o 3 Quizzes
o 2 Free Response Questions
o 50-Question MC Test with two essays
• Project focusing on Nineteenth and Twentieth
Century Thinkers

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Honors Renaissance History Reading Schedule

Intro and Pretest Intro

Go Over Pretest Intro Dates

Unit I
Chapter 9 – 316 9/9
Chapter 10 – 352 9/17
Unit II
Chapter 11 – 388 9/26
Chapter 12 – 416 10/2

Unit III
Chapter 13 – 452 10/13
Chapter 14 – 480 10/21
Unit IV
Chapter 15 – 514 10/30
Chapter 16 – 550 11/9
Unit V
Chapter 17– 592 11/17
Chapter 18 – 626 12/2

Unit VI
Chapter 19 – 457 12/15

Review