AP/HIST 1010 6.00 War, Revolution and Society in the Twentieth Century

AP/HIST 1010 6.00

War, Revolution and Society in the Twentieth Century

This course examines the origins of the two World Wars and the Cold War, the major upheavals which, together with their consequences, have shaped the world in which we live. It also introduces beginning students to the fundamental methods of historical investigation: the use of libraries, virtual and real, to create a study base. It attempts to teach the critical analysis of evidence, the development and presentation of historical argument, and the preparation of research papers. Topics for study will also include the end of European empires after 1945, internationalization, and globalization.