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

Instructors

Robin Duffin Bates
847/467-4839
Harris 242

Meeting Info

Tech Institute Lecture Room 2: Tues, Thurs 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

This course examines the rise of global structural interconnection during the modern era, 1750-present. Topics include capitalist globalization and its critics; 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

1.Identify and explain the events, forces, and ideas that have shaped modern global history.
2. Assess historical sources as well as arguments that cite them, showing an awareness of how claims are supported by evidence and how arguments are structured by analytic categories.
3. Develop original arguments based on your independent interpretation of sources, make a case for the validity of your claims, and meaningfully contextualize your conclusions.

Class Notes

History Major Concentration(s): Americas, European, Asia/Middle East, Africa/Middle East, Global
History Minor Concentration(s): Europe, United States, Latin America, Middle East, Africa, Economics and Labor, Environment

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 - TBA: Fri 1:00PM - 1:50PM

DIS - TBA: Fri 12:00PM - 12:50PM

DIS - TBA: Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM

DIS - TBA: Fri 10:00AM - 10:50AM

DIS - TBA: Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM

DIS - TBA: Fri 12:00PM - 12:50PM

DIS - TBA: Fri 1:00PM - 1:50PM

DIS - TBA: Fri 2:00PM - 2:50PM