US and Modern World History

Course Overview


Course Overview:

The course’s key objectives are to globally explore the progression and development of the modern world including interactions with the environment, state-building, economic systems and social structures, from the Industrial Revolution to the present. In this course students will be provided the opportunity to gain an understanding and appreciation of the culture and heritage of both the United States and India. There will be a strong emphasis on developing social studies skills such as, evaluation of sources, reading, writing and oral presentation. The development of analytical and research skills as well as fostering an understanding of the historical origins of contemporary issues are integral aspects of this course.

Units of Study

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Research Writing (2)

New Conceptualizations of the Global Economy

Key Resources

US and World History Course Syllabus

Historical Thinking Skills