Honors World History and Geography Part II

This high school Honors World History course provides students with a comprehensive, intensive study of major events and themes in world history geared toward preparing the students for the academic rigors of college, AP and Dual Enrollment courses. This course is a survey of world history starting in circa 1500 with the Renaissance through the post-Cold War of the early 21st century. Students at this level should have reading and composition skills appropriate to their grade level. The course emphasizes the development of reading, writing, analytical and research skills necessary for understanding historical materials. Students are required to complete several comprehensive writing assignments based on the 11th-grade AP History and English models.