| Grade(s):
10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
None
Credit: 1
Maximum Credit: 1
This is a broad survey course covering the development
of human civilization through a representative sampling of moder and present
cultures. Various aspects of human society will be traced from the "Enlightenment"
and Revolution (1700-1850), Nationalism, Democracy, and Imperialism (1800-1914),
World War 1 and it's aftermath (1914-1930), World War 2 and it's aftermath
(1931-1949), Europe and North America (1945-present), East Asia and Southeast
Asia (1945-present), South Asia and the Middle East (1945-present), Africa
(1945-present), and Latin America (1945-present). Preference will be given
to the European perspective and it's relationship with global events.
A connection to current events will be emphasized. |