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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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