What's included
30 live meetings
22 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
Students will complete reading and writing assignments for each class, as well as occasional presentations.Assessment
Grades are provided as letter grades based on participation, written work, and tests.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Students are welcome to join part 2 even if they have not completed part 1. This course coordinates with my British Literature courses. This class is taught at a standard level, however, I am able to offer additional work as well as AP designation on your transcript if you would like your student to take this class at an AP level, as I am AP authorized for this course--please contact me about this option. This course is a rhetorical level course intended to introduce the student to the major themes and moments in the second half of modern European history from the 19th century. This course will involve both writing and reading. We will be reading a full-range of primary documents from each time period and geographical area we study. You will be learning how to read, think about, analyze, argue with, and present ideas about history and to connect events to the larger trends and themes in European history. This class is a discussion-based, interactive format. Each week you will be responsible for reading background material and assigned primary documents. You will be expected to write a reading response for each of your readings. These reading responses should be 1-2 pages on the background material for each time period in history and the important elements of the work. You should be building a timeline of major events in world history across geographical boundaries. In class, we will spend much time discussing our reading, putting themes in their historical context and asking questions about the author’s and our own worldviews. I expect you to come to class prepared to participate in this discussion. You will also be assigned brief presentations. These presentations will involve researching the biographical information for significant figures and key information for major moments we will study in class. 1- Age of Nation States--Italy 2- German Unification 3- France, Russia, Britain 4- Changing Society 5-Labor Movements 6- Modernism 7- Scramble for Africa and Imperialism 8- WWI 9- Russian Revolution 10- USSR 11- Rise of Fascism 12- Fascism 13- Democracies and Economic Crisis 14- Increasing Aggression 15-Test 1 16- Stalin 17- WW2 18- WW2 19- Holocaust 20- Emergence of the Cold War 21- Decolonization 22- European Unification 23- Early Cold War Politics 24- Later Cold War Politics 25- Collapse of the USSR 26- Migration 27- Welfare States 28- Current Issues 29- Europe in a Modern World 30-Test 2
Learning Goals
Students will learn the major themes of European history, while also learning how to approach and manage primary documents
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows College Board Advanced Placement CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Advanced Placement (AP) Standards30 Lessons
over 15 WeeksLesson 1:
Age of Nation States--Italy
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
German Unification
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
France, Russia, Britain
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Changing Society
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
European history often contains moments of violence or discrimination. These moments will not be glorified in this class, but will be mentioned when appropriate for the high school level. Parental guidance is always suggested throughout this class, especially for sensitive students.
Supply List
Western Civilization by Spielvogel
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
4 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from University of Toronto
Master's Degree in History from University of Cambridge
Master's Degree from Eastern Michigan University
Master's Degree in History from Northwestern University
Master's Degree in Religious Studies from Yale University
4 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in History from Birmingham-Southern College
Bachelor's Degree from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Bachelor's Degree from Middle East Technical University
Bachelor's Degree in History from Millersville University
I have a master's degree in history from the University of Cambridge and 17 years experience teaching history. I am an approved AP European history teacher and grader.
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Live Group Course
$500
for 30 classes2x per week, 15 weeks
45 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-6 learners per class