AP Comparative Government and Politics
GRADE 11,12 This course is designed to challenge students to
understand fundamental concepts used by political scientists to study the
processes and outcomes of politics in a variety of country settings. Selected
units of study include: Great Britain, Russia, Mexico, Nigeria, Iran, and
China, as well as a unit on terminology used in this field. This class will
utilize the integration of technology, cooperative learning, and student
activities along with a sizeable amount of independent study and reading. This
class has been specifically created to provoke thought among highly-motivated,
academically gifted students seeking college credit for a freshman level,
introductory Comparative Politics course. All students completing the course
are expected to take the advanced placement examination. Students may be able
to earn college credits with an appropriate score on the AP Exam.