High School Honors World History Course
Excel High School's Honors World History course provides students with an expansive view of global history, tracing the major events and turning points from ancient times to the present day. This course is designed for students who have a passion for understanding the past and its influence on the world we live in today. It offers a deep dive into the development of classical civilizations across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, and examines the myriad economic, political, and social revolutions that have shaped human history.
The course's unique approach uses recurring themes such as social history, democratic government, and the interplay between history and the arts. This allows students to make meaningful connections between historical periods, different cultures, and various perspectives. Students will critically analyze the impacts of technological, political, social, and economic revolutions throughout world history. With this course, students will not only accumulate knowledge but also develop a nuanced understanding of global history and its relevance to contemporary issues.
Honors World History
Course Syllabus
This course examines the major events and turning points of world history from ancient times to the present. Students investigate the development of classical civilizations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, and they explore the economic, political, and social revolutions that have transformed human history. The use of recurring themes, such as social history, democratic government, and the relationship between history and the arts, allows students to draw connections between the past and the present, among cultures, and among multiple perspectives.
Textbook: World History - © Excel Education Systems, Inc. - 2021
Course Objectives:
- Investigate the development of civilization in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas and explore how societies change over time.
- Analyze technological, political, social, and economic revolutions in world history.
- Explore and analyze historical conflicts and challenges between nations to present day.
Course contents:
Semester A
- Module 1: The Rise of Ancient Civilizations
- Module 2: Classical Traditions & Belief Systems
- Module 3: Rise and Fall of Medieval Civilization Module
- Module 4: Zones of Exchange/Rise of Globalization
- Module 5: The Italian Renaissance
- Module 6: Pre-Reformation Movements
- Module 7: Religious Reformation
- Module 8: Europe in the 16th Century
- Module 9: Colonial Expansion & European Revolts
- Module 10: French Influence on Europe
- Module 11: Science, Industrialism/Enlightenment
Semester B
- Module 12: Societal Changes in the 1800s
- Module 13: Nationalism’s Political Influence
- Module 14: World War I
- Module 15: The Ending/Aftermath of WWI
- Module 16: World Government & Conflicts
- Module 17: World War II
- Module 18: WWII’s End & Fallout
- Module 19: Cold War’s Conclusion/Africa
- Module 20: The Middle East & Asia
- Module 21: Asia & Latin America
- Module 22: Central & South America
Grading Scale
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = under 59%
Grade Weighting
Unit Quizzes.........................35%
Writing Assignments.........35%
Mid-Term/Final Exams......30%
Total.......................................100%
How Much Does It Cost?
$325
per course
Honors high school courses are priced at an affordable $325 each. This cost-effective price makes Excel High School Honors courses an incredible value!
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Single course options at Excel High School range in price depending on their difficulty. Single course prices are below:
- Standard High School Courses: $225
- Honors High School Courses: $325
- (AP) High School Courses: $599
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