Modern World History Course Overview

Taught by:  Bapi Ghosh;  David Gotterson; David Norris,& Mark Johnson

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Modern World History (1 unit)

Students study historical content pertaining to the modern era. The goals of Modern World History include: 1) to embark on intellectual challenges while becoming active in self-learning and cooperative learning; 2) to develop skills in the analysis of texts, formulation of arguments, both oral and written, and acquisition of synthetic skills; 3) to be able to identify and be aware of major forces that cause historical changes; and 4) to constantly apply humanitarian outlooks to global predicaments.

Texts: Bently, Jerry and Herbert Ziegler. Traditions and Encounters.  2nd ed. New York: McGraw Hill, 2003. Primary source compilations.

Prerequisite: 10th grade standing.