HSTR 202GB - The 20th Century World II

Credit(s): 3

This course traces the course and impact of World War II with particular emphasis on the breakup of the European colonial empires and the emergence of new nations in Africa and Asia; examines the rise to world dominance of the United States and the Soviet Union, the background of the Cold War, and the course of “West” and “East” relations since 1945; and discusses the historical origins of major international problems (such as Middle East tensions, Latin American revolution, Third World crises, etc.). (Spring Semester)

Course Learning Outcomes

Ask historical questions, form historical arguments, and participate in historical debates.
Analyze the behaviors, ideas, and institutions associated with world history from the beginning of World War II to the collapse of Communism.
Contextualize the varied impact of modern world phenomena (including the Second World War, the Cold War, decolonization, and the relationship between the developed and underdeveloped worlds) across multiple global regions.
Discuss competing interpretations of the second-half of the twentieth century.
Articulate an understanding of the role of culture within local and global societies.
Evaluate the legitimacy of multiple perspectives to reach an informed conclusion.
Demonstrate awareness of self as a member of a multicultural, global community.