Mrs. Jennifer Rutecki
610-579-7477
ruteckj@garnetvalley.org
Twitter: ruteckj
Syllabus 2015-2016
Textbooks, Readers, and Student Resources
1. McKay, A History of Western Society Since 1300, 10th Edition, 2011, Bedford/St Martin
2. Perry, Sources of Western Tradition, 6th Edition, 2006, Houghton Mifflin
3. Advanced Placement European History 1 – The Modern World: New Directions, 2006, The Center for
Learning (CFL)
4. Advanced Placement European History 2 – Westernizing the World, 1870 to the Present, 2006, The
Center for Learning (CFL)
5. Miscellaneous primary and secondary source excerpts, maps, charts, graphs, art, video clips from
variety a wide variety of resources including:AP Teacher Communities, websites like history.com and
biography.com, other textbooks, etc
6. Student Companion Website: bedfordstmartins.com/mckaywest10e
Specific Course Tasks
Readings/ Class work/Homework Activities –Students will be assigned to complete activities using the
Perry Supplemental Reader (Number 2 in Textbook and Resource Section – later referred to as Perry) and
the AP Resource book from the Center for Learning (Numbers 3 and 4 in Textbook and Resource Section
– later referred to as APEH - CFL). Other relevant activities/readings will be pulled from a variety of
sources and will be assigned as needed and as they apply.
Essays - Students will write a formal essay for most chapters. Students will also be expected to complete
Document Based Question (DBQs) essays throughout course. *DBQ rubric/grading will reflect new
format.
Tests/Exams – Students will be given tests at the conclusion of every chapter. Tests will be worth 100
points each. In addition, there will be a mid-term exam and final exam. There are NO EXEMPTIONS!
The format for tests will contain a variety of multiple choice questions (including source questions that
will require students to analyze graphs, quotes and images) and short answer questions. An additional
long essay will be added at or around midpoint of the course.
Student Companion Website – Students are strongly encouraged to take full advantage of information
provided on the student companion website. Particular attention should be paid to the interactive maps
section, but other sections are useful as well. Students may be assigned to complete activities from this
site.
Grading
Students are required to complete all assignments and tasks. Course grades will be based upon the
student’s cumulative points earned throughout the marking period. Students who are absent are required
to make-up work in a timely manner; failure to do so will result in a zero. Work that is submitted in late
will result in a reduction of grade.
Tests –
Essays:
DBQ’s –
Assignments/Activities –
Summer Assignment -
100 points
18 points
According to new AP Rubric *scores will be converted for gradebook
as designated per assignment
as designated per assignment
**Make-up tests may be in alternative format**
Plagiarism
- Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to the following activities:
-Buying a paper from the internet or another student, no matter where the student attends school
-Using someone’s words or ideas without giving them credit in the parenthetical notation
- The punishment for plagiarism is a zero on the assignment and possible disciplinary action.
Teacher Availability
Students are encouraged to address questions or concerns with teacher as soon as possible. The teacher is
available during enhancement, after school, by appointment or by email at ruteckj@garnetvalley.org
AP Euro Spring Semester Syllabus (2016)
Chapter 27—The Age of Anxiety p. 852-885
McKay – Read Ch. 27
Perry Supplemental Readings –
Read -Chamberlain In Defense of Appeasement and Churchill Disaster of the
First Magnitude p. 405-410 and answer questions #1-6
Miscellaneous Supplemental Readings Read Economic Consequences of Peace - Keynes and analyze using APPARTS
APEH 1 Chapter Tasks - Analyze Maps/Images in Text: Salvador Dali - Metamorphosis of Narcissus,
Great Depression in US and Europe 1929-1939, British Unemployment 1932,
Homelessness in London
- Read Individuals in Society - Gustav Stresemann p.875 and be prepared to discuss
questions/answers
Essay: To what extent did the artistic movements of the 1920s reflect the mood of
European society? You must include three pieces of art.
Companion Website: Students should complete Map Activities, Self Test, etc
Test - multiple choice and short answer questions
DBQ Essay to be completed in class. Topic TBD.
Weeks 23-24
Chapter 28 – Dictatorships and the Second World War p. 886-921
McKay – Read Ch – 28
Perry Supplemental Readings –
Read - Era of Totalitarianism p.342-345
Read -Stalin Hard Line and Liquidation of the Kulaks, and Kopelev Terror in the
Countryside p.346-351 and answer questions p. 347 #1-2 and p. 351 #1-3
Read - Rise of Nazism and Hitler Mein Kampf, Ludecke The Demagogic Orator
and Mann Appeal to Reason p. 376-383 and answer questions #1-10
Miscellaneous Supplemental Readings - Read: Stalin Justifies the Five Year Plan on p. 894-895 (text) and answer
questions that follow
APEH 1 Munich: Peace in Our Time p. 138-146
- Students read and discuss the Munich Agreement as a class. Students will
work together to write an editorial with in support or opposition to the
principle of appeasement.
- the Holocaust p.157-161
- Students will analyze one excerpt and share main idea of excerpt
with class. The class will then discuss: Why did Nazi’s believe it
was necessary to destryo Jews, Gypsies and others? How did they
attempt to justify this policy
Chapter Tasks -
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Analyze Maps/Images in Text - Appeal of Propaganda, Fascist Youth Parade,
Growth of Nazi Germany 1933-1939, WWII in Europe and Africa, the Holocaust,
German Prisoners of War after Stalingrad, WWII in the Pacific [CR1b/CR6]
- Students will analyze the effects of strategic bombing of German cities upon the
war effort and the psychology of the German civilian population
Essay: Compare and contrast Collectivization in the Soviet Union and the Final
Solution in Nazi-occupied Europe.
Companion Website: Students should complete Map Activities, Self Test, etc
Test - multiple choice and short answer questions
Weeks 25, 26, 27
Chapter 29– Cold War Conflicts and Social Transformations p. 922-957
McKay – Read – Ch. 29
Perry Supplemental Readings –
Read - Western Europe: Dawn of a New Era p. 450
Read: Churchill “Iron Curtain” and Khrushchev “Report to Twentieth Party
Congress” p. 455-459. Analyze using APPARTS and answer questions #1-5
Miscellaneous Supplemental Readings APEH 1 Chapter Tasks - Students will identify changes that took place in regards to colonization from
1914 through the 1970s. What caused those changes and what were the main
reasons for decolonization in post WWII world. What was impact of
decolonization?
- Read: Nixon-Khrushchev “Kitchen Debate” (text)- Review questions and be
prepared for class discussion
- Read: West Germany’s “One-Millionth Guest Worker”(text) - answer questions
and be prepared to discuss 21st century situation/problems
- Analyze Maps/Images in Text - Displaced Persons in Ruins of Berlin, Big Three,
Berlin Airlift, Aftermath of WWII in Europe, Cold War in the 1950s,
Decolonization in Europe and Africa
- Students will evaluate and discuss the effects of the Marshall Plan in the recovery
of post-war Europe
Essay: How did Detente evolve and what were Detente’s effects on international
politics?
Companion Website: Students should complete Map Activities, Self Test, etc
Test - multiple choice and short answer questions
Weeks 28-29
Chapter 30 – Challenging the Postwar Order p. 958-993
McKay – Read - Ch 30
Perry Supplemental Readings –
Read:The West in the Age of Globalism and analyze Havel’s Failure of
Communism p. 480-484 using APPARTS and answer question #
Miscellaneous Supplemental Readings Read: Twenty One Demands- Call for Workers Rights and Freedoms and
Gorbachev - Perestroika: A Soviet Leader Calls for Change and answer questions
attached
APEH 1 Reunification of Germany p. 57-59
Chapter Tasks - Analyze Maps/Images in Text - Democratic Movements in Eastern Europe in
1989, Crossing Border between East and West Berlin, Fall of the Berlin Wall
Essay: The year 1989 witnessed an almost unbelievable turn of events in the Eastern
bloc. Discuss those changes. What were the long-term causes? What new problems
were created?
Companion Website: Students should complete Map Activities, Self Test, etc
Test - *will take place after AP Exam
Enrichment: The Wall: A World Divided
Weeks 30-31
Chapter 31 – Europe in the Age of Globalization p. 994-1024
McKay – Read Ch 31
Perry Supplemental Readings –
Read - Globalization: Patterns and Problems p. 484, Zakaria- Democracy has its
Dark Sides p. 485-487, Huntington - Clash of Civilizations p. 491-495 and answer
questions #1-4 p. 495.
Read: Female Oppression p.508 and Nafisi - Islamic Fundamentalism: Women’s
Rights Denied
Read Enlargement of EU and Ahern: Enlargement is About Opening Minds As
Well as Borders p. 516-519 and answer questions #1-2
Miscellaneous Supplemental Readings Read article - “It’s basically every country for itself now” - CBS News. Class
discussion on principles of EU and new border restrictions
APEH 1 Chapter Tasks - Analyze Maps/Images in Text Rich and Poor in Russia Today, Russia and
Successor States 1991-2010, Escape from Srebrenica, Breakup of
Yugoslavia 1991-2006, Anti-globalism Activism, Illegal Immigrants from
Eritrea, Terrorist Attack in Madrid, European Union 2010
- Essay: Explain how globalization has affected European politics and
socioeconomics
Companion Website: Students should complete Map Activities, Self Test, etc
Test - will take place after AP Exam
Weeks 32-34:
By week 32, content required for the course will be complete. Between weeks 32 and 34, the
teacher will direct instruction and provide opportunities for students to practice for the AP exam.
During this time, students will receive seven to ten days of intense test preparation (depending on
school calendar).
AP Exam preparation will include:
- taking several timed practice AP multiple choice tests
- taking several timed and graded DBQs
- taking several timed and graded AP short answer prompts
- taking several timed and graded AP long essay prompts
Additional opportunities for practice will be provided as needed.
AP Exam – Friday, May 6th
Weeks 35-39
During the remaining three to four weeks of the course, students will receive seven to ten days of
instruction following the AP exam (varies according to school calendar/snow days). Student
activities will likely include the following:
Review/Administer Tests for Chapter 30 and 31
Current Event Analysis/Discussion - Identify issues in Europe- economic troubles,
migrant crisis, nationalism, terrorism, etc
Post-exam Films – Teacher Selection
Terrorism - 9-11 Review and Analysis, Current Events
Final exam: A final examination will take place on the last day of class in the form of a DBQ
essay.