HIS521A

History 521A is a contemporary study of the 20th Century with emphasis on conflict and the lessons learned from significant world events. The course provides students with a broad comparative analysis of many countries’ responses to the forces, events and personalities of the 20th Century. The focus will be on the impact of historical events and legacies of the early modern world on present‐day society. A chronological survey of topics will include the Industrial Age and Imperialism, World War One and World War Two, The Cold War, the counterculture of the 1960’s, conflict in the Middle East, the emergence of global superpowers, and changing global patterns in the 21st Century. There will be a significant focus of instruction and assessment on outcomes relative to the world wars and the Cold War era. Students of HIS 521A will demonstrate their capacity to interpret evidence, assess and defend positions, conduct inquiry related to our course topics.