Course Description:

The AP US History is an in-depth college level course open to qualified juniors and seniors designed to provide students with factual knowledge and analytical skills necessary to analyze critically the problems and ideas of American History.The course explores the Central Question of American Studies, “What does it mean to be American?” Components of that exploration include history and historiography, literature, theology, art and architecture, philosophy, music, science, folklore, ethnic studies, anthropology, political science, psychology, marketing, ecology, communications, education, gender studies, ethnic studies, and popular culture.

Pre-requisite: Approval by the Social Studies Department

 

Book List:

The Enduring Vision: A History of the American People, Concise Sixth Edition
Enduring Voices, 4th Edition. Vols. I & II

Other selected readings

 

Summer Reading Links:

 

 

 

Important Links:

Syllabus Fall Semester

Syllabus Spring Semester

Survival Guide

Class Presentations

Geography Assignments

US History WikiPage