Europe in the Modern World (201-2-20)

Instructors

Claire Courtney Arnold
Claire Arnold is a postdoctoral teaching fellow at Chabraja Center for Historical Studies. She is a historian of modern Europe, family history, and the British Empire.

Meeting Info

University Hall 101: Mon, Wed 3:30PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

Europe has held many different identities over the modern era: center of capital and welfare, home of imperialists and communists, instigator of devasting world wars and advocate for peaceful international relations. This course contextualizes these shifting currents through a survey of major historical developments from the Age of Revolutions in the 1700s through economic integration in the 2000s. We'll explore how some of these seemingly contradictory aspects of European politics and society emerged from big historical transformations, including revolutions, industrialization, imperialism, nationalism, war, and mass politics. We'll also consider how people living across Europe may have experienced these transformations differently based on their gender, class, race, nationality, and faith.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, students will be able to identify and explain the major changes in European society, economy and political sphere from the French Revolution through the contemporary crises of the European Union; critically discuss Europe's relationship with the world; and become familiar with types of historical documents and evidence.

Evaluation Method

Participation (20%) Written Responses (30%) Exams (50%)

Class Materials (Required)

Materials will be available on Canvas

Class Notes

Concentration: European

Class Attributes

Historical Studies Foundational Discipline
Historical Studies Distro Area
Global Perspectives on Power, Justice, and Equity

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Only History majors and minors can currently enroll in this class.

Associated Classes

DIS - University Hall 418: Thurs 2:00PM - 2:50PM

DIS - Harris Hall L28: Thurs 1:00PM - 1:50PM

DIS - Harris Hall L05: Thurs 12:00PM - 12:50PM