WORLD HISTORY 3201
Course Summary:
This course focuses on the twentieth century. Topics include:nationalism, industrialism, democracy, and socialism in the nineteenth century; imperialism and the national rivalries; World War I and II; the impact of science and technology; conflicting ideologies; and future prospects.
World History 3201 introduces students to the study of world history. The course is organized thematically and examines causes, course, and consequences of ideas, movements and events affecting people throughout the world since 1900. The overall objective of the course is to encourage students to examine historical and current developments in society, and to make informed decisions as individuals and global citizens. A focus on developing and applying the processes of historical method is integrated throughout the course so that students can acquire some understanding and appreciation of history as well as the tools of historians.
World History 3201 introduces students to the study of world history. The course is organized thematically and examines causes, course, and consequences of ideas, movements and events affecting people throughout the world since 1900. The overall objective of the course is to encourage students to examine historical and current developments in society, and to make informed decisions as individuals and global citizens. A focus on developing and applying the processes of historical method is integrated throughout the course so that students can acquire some understanding and appreciation of history as well as the tools of historians.
Important Dates:
September:
October:
November:
January:
February:
March:
April:
May:
June:
- 8th - Political Cartoon (9/11) passed out - COLLECTED
- 12th - Imperialism Worksheet passed out - COLLECTED
- 26th - Attitudes worksheet passed out - COLLECTED
- 29th - Biography Assignment
October:
November:
- 6th - Unit I Test
January:
February:
March:
April:
May:
June:
Themes:
Unit I: W.W.I
(1914 – 1918)
Unit II: Interwar Years
Unit III: International Tensions during the 1930’s and W.W.II
Unit IV: The Cold War
Unit V: Regional Developments in Post-W.W.II
Unit VI: Challenges of the Modern Era
Unit II: Interwar Years
Unit III: International Tensions during the 1930’s and W.W.II
Unit IV: The Cold War
Unit V: Regional Developments in Post-W.W.II
Unit VI: Challenges of the Modern Era
Evaluation:
Unit Tests/Quizzes 15%
Assignments/Homework 20%
Mid-Term Exam 15%
Public Exam 50%
Assignments/Homework 20%
Mid-Term Exam 15%
Public Exam 50%