Global Perspectives in History: Europe and the World

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This is a lower-level course designed to introduce students to the major political, socio-economic, and cultural changes of our world, from the 18th century through today. Throughout the term we will define and refine our understanding of Europe and its beliefs about itself and the world. As a class, we will read and discuss a number of primary documents written by scientists, artists, political leaders, and individual witnesses to the profound changes that mark the modern era. Together, we will think through the changing purpose of history and debate the great narratives of change: progress, enlightenment, secularization, democratization, globalization, and social reform. P: One Magis Core Critical Issues in Human Inquiry course or HRS 100 or HRS 101 .