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Course Description

This course will explore major events and developments in world history since the French Revolution. Major events such as the unification of Germany and Italy, the rise and modernization of Japan, the two world wars, the concept and reality of a “Cold War,” the emergence of Russia and China as major world powers, the development of the UN, the role of culture in a country’s development, and others. We will also look at the dynamics of human society both through our own powers of observation and, as often as possible, through the eyes of the participants.

Instruction methods will vary, depending upon the topic at hand. Methods will include lecture to convey ideas and concepts, discussion and debate to help you organize and convey ideas through oral communication. To help you to access, comprehend, analyze, and interpret information presented in class, you will receive a variety of research assignments that will result in oral presentations to the class, Power Point presentations (to continue to develop your technology skills), and written papers. You will also be assigned a major research paper on an appropriate topic. Twenty-five hours of community service, daily current events reports, and map assignments are also a part of this course.

A VERY important part of our learning experience will take the form of discussions both in the classroom and via forums on-line. Your participation is both appreciated and expected.