World History Since 1945: Conflict and Community

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This course explores the conflicts—wars, civil protests, diplomatic tensions, movements for rights—and the moments of cooperation and community-building since 1945. Topics include the Cold War, decolonization, globalization, responses to a changing environment, struggles for civil rights, technological innovation, systems of economic development, and the socio-cultural trends that reflect and shape the way we live. IIB, IIIB. PA-3B, PA-4C, SI-02. CAS-B.