Modern World History
This is a thorough (one semester) survey course covering modern times in both western and non-western worlds. Topics include: the French Revolution, the growth of nationalism, imperialism, the industrial revolution, and the two world wars. Postwar problems and recent developments are also studied. Students will recognize and explore the contributions of ethnic and gender groups to past and present societies in contexts of accommodation and resistance. Students will also develop skills in reading primary and secondary sources, analyzing historical documents, and writing critical responses to a thematic question. On a regular basis, we will discuss the relevance of historical events to our contemporary world.
