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HIST-3B-MOD WORLD HIST: 1500-PRESENT-L2-24680
This ONLINE 8-Week course explores world history from the 1500s to the present, focusing on political, economic, social, and cultural factors that have shaped modern world history. Key themes include historical cause and effect, the impact of citizenship, class, gender, race, and ethnicity, and the difference between intended and unintended consequences. The course also covers major historical developments such as globalization, revolutions, imperialism, the World Wars, decolonization, and modern globalization, preparing students to become informed global citizens. Specific emphasis is placed on students developing historical understanding as well as critical thinking and creative thinking skills and practices to become more informed citizens and gain a deeper understanding of the culture, politics, economics, and societies.