Global History: The Modern World (250-2-20)
Instructors
Daniel Sepinuck Immerwahr
847/491-7418
Harris Hall - Room 225
Meeting Info
Lutkin Hall: Mon, Wed, Fri 2:00PM - 2:50PM
Overview of class
This course introduces the main episodes and themes of modern history. Unlike other history classes, however, its focus isn't on a particular region or country, but on the whole planet. That broad scope will allow us to better understand large-scale phenomena such as empire, industrial technology, communism, the two world wars, HIV/AIDS, and globalization. We'll particularly look at humanity's adoption of fossil fuels, and the prosperity, inequality, and environmental changes that resulted. No prerequisites, and it's fine to take this course before taking 250-1.
Learning Objectives
Students will gain a familiarity with the major events and themes in global history since 1750
Evaluation Method
Weekly reading quizzes (15%), section participation (10%), papers (25%), midterm (20%), final (30%)
Class Attributes
Historical Studies Distro Area
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DIS - Harris Hall L04: Thurs 9:00AM - 9:50AM
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DIS - Harris Hall L05: Fri 9:00AM - 9:50AM
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DIS - Harris Hall L04: Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM
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DIS - Harris Hall L04: Fri 1:00PM - 1:50PM