World Civilizations II

Catalog description

This course will provide an introduction to the major events and themes in Early Modern and Modern world history including the development of transoceanic trade, colonization and empire building, industrialization, world wars, and decolonization. In addition to gaining a broad understanding of how these events shaped social, cultural and political life, students will be introduced to the skills, tools, and methods historians use to narrate the past and debate how we ought to understand it.