Learn about civilizations from the year 1500 until today
Institutions Challenged - Columbus, Martin Luther, Renaissance, Louis XIV, Scientific Revolution, Slave Trade
Revolutions - The Enlightenment, French Revolution, Napoleon
Birth, Transition and Colonialism - Industrial Revolution, Communism, Social Darwinism, Imperialism
1914 and On - World War I, Russian Revolution, Fascism, World War II, Cold War
This course traces major developments and events in world history since approximately 1450. Students will explore social, economic, and political changes, the historical roots of contemporary issues, and the role of conflict and cooperation in global interrelationships. They will extend their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, as they investigate key issues and ideas and assess societal progress or decline in world history.
Students will learn skills to get them ready for post-secondary education, such as lectures, seminars, and research skills.
Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities
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