World History
612103 Level: 3
Credits: 1.0 SCED: 04051
This course is designed to help students become familiar with diverse civilizations and develop an understanding of the history which has culminated in current world situations.
Students study at least one new European civilization in depth while surveying the history of humankind from the Renaissance to the present. Students examine the geographic, economic, and social conditions and their influence on the modern world. Students also study the concepts of industrialization, nationalism, revolution, and mperialism. In the final units, students focus onthe modern world with an extensive review of (1)World War II and (2) the Soviet economy, government and history followed by (3) anexamination of present day world problems (the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Europe). Students are expected to complete extended reading and writing assignments.
This course satisfies the World History course requirements for graduation.