HSTR 201GB - The 20th Century World I

Credit(s): 3

This course traces the European impact on Africa, Asia and the Americas in terms of imperialism and industrialization up to World War II. An examination of the rise of Communism and Fascism in Europe and the development of nationalism in underdeveloped countries will also be covered. (Fall Semester)

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

Engage with the discipline of history by asking historical questions, forming historical arguments, and participating in historical debates.
Analyze the behaviors, ideas, and institutions associated with world history from the end of the nineteenth century to the beginning of World War II.
Contextualize the varied impact of modern world phenomena (including Industrialization, the Great Depression, and World War I) across multiple global regions.
Discuss competing interpretations of the early twentieth century.
Evaluate the legitimacy of multiple perspectives to reach an informed conclusion.