World Civilizations II: 1500AD to present

Catalog description

An enhanced version of WCIV 10200 for students in the Honors Program. A study of the major forces that have shaped the modern world of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Selected themes include the interaction of the Western and non-Western world, the scientific revolution, capitalism, imperialism, industrialization, economic growth and stagnation, revolutions, counter-revolutions, modern political ideologies, the global crises of the 20th century, and emerging global interdependence.