History of Modern Europe (337-0-20)

Instructors

Joel Mokyr

Meeting Info

Annenberg Hall G31: Tues, Thurs 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

This course is concerned with the history of Europe between 1890 and c. 1990. Its emphasis will be on material and political developments, not cultural-intellectual ones. It assumes considerable prior knowledge of Europe, including its geography, ethnography, and a good prior knowledge and understanding of the historical background.

Learning Objectives

Have the students become familiar with the political, social, and economic changes in Europe between 1890 and 1990.

Evaluation Method

Grades will be based on class participation, the paper, and the final exam.
Final (50%); Paper (50%)

Class Materials (Required)

A History of Europe
John Merriman
ISBN: 978-0-393-67448-4
Norton

Europe in the 20th century
Robert Paxton and Julie Hessler
ISBN: 9781133339380
Cengage Learning

Class Notes

Concentration: European

Class Attributes

Historical Studies Distro Area