AP Human Geography is a course that explores how humans interact on a local, regional, national, and international level. With the increasing role of globalization, understanding how people are interconnected and influenced by one another has never been so important. While some historical concepts, like colonization, are relevant to the subject matter, the main focus will be on modern day aspects that are shared throughout the world contrasted with those factors that are region specific. By learning about these aspects of modern society, students will be better able to understand the factors that unify the world and those factors that actually divide cultures or societies. Major themes of study include population, culture, ethnic conflicts and genocide, language, religion, economic development, geopolitics, the shifting power of nations, and urbanization. The course utilizes relevant current events or case studies, hands-on activities, readings, multi-media presentation, and critical analysis of data, maps, and charts to address these topics. This course is academically rigorous and will help to prepare those students electing to write the AP exam in Human Geography.
To be considered for any AP courses, you must complete an application form and submit it to Ms. Campbell in 333 by February 14th. Application forms can be found here. |
You should take this course if... |
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You are interested in world population and the challenges of supporting potentially more than 8 billion people on the planet. |
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You are interested or curious about how cultures & languages change and evolve over time. |
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You are interested in the diffusion of religion, the role of religion in society, and how religion influences our cultural landscape. |
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You are interested in cities, their structure, and the challenges associated with urban sustainability |