Global History: The Modern World (250-2-20)

Instructors

Robin Duffin Bates
847/467-4839
Harris 242

Meeting Info

Harris Hall 107: Mon, Wed 11:00AM - 12:20PM

Overview of class

This course examines the rise of global structural interconnection during the modern era, from approximately 1750 to the present. Topics will include the industrial revolution; capitalist globalization and its opponents; the rise of colonial imperialism and anticolonial independence movements; the socioeconomic roots of climate change; and human responses to rapid, destabilizing structural transformations.

Learning Objectives

You will learn to:
1) Identify and explain the events, forces, and ideas that have shaped modern global history;
2) Assess historical sources and arguments about them, showing an awareness of how claims are supported by evidence and how analytic categories structure arguments;
3) Develop original arguments based on your independent interpretation of sources, make a case for the validity of your claims, and situate your conclusions in a meaningful context.

Evaluation Method

Class participation: 25%, Three discussion board posts: 15%, Essay Assignment: 30%, Take-home Final Exam: 30%

Class Materials (Required)

All the assigned readings will be uploaded on Canvas

Class Notes

Concentration: Americas, European, Asia/Middle East, Africa/ Middle East, Global

Class Attributes

Historical Studies Distro Area

Associated Classes

DIS - Harris Hall L05: Fri 10:00AM - 10:50AM

DIS - Harris Hall L04: Fri 10:00AM - 10:50AM

DIS - Harris Hall L05: Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM

DIS - Harris Hall L04: Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM

DIS - Harris Hall L05: Fri 1:00PM - 1:50PM

DIS - Harris Hall L04: Fri 1:00PM - 1:50PM