Description
This course is a survey of Europe and the modern world, from the Protestant Reformation to the present. Emphasis is placed on the historical evolution of the major events and transformations that occurred during the age of absolutism and exploration, the Enlightenment, French Revolution, World Wars and the Cold War. Students will focus on the questions and ideas that have arisen from these transformational periods, and have shaped the politics, social organization, culture, technology and economies of the West. Students will also explore the influences of important figures who have had a lasting impact on history.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Students will identify the distinctive features of Europe in relation to other regions of the world
- Student will explore the structures, systems, and interrelationships among civilizations and cultures within historical and/or contemporary contexts, and their impact on wellbeing and sustainability
- Students will assess the impacts of a transformational figure in European history through research and a written report
Semester
Fall/Spring