HIST 114 - The World in the 20th Century

(HUMD, GCP)

Focuses on global developments: the origins and aftermath of two world wars; the birth of mass movements and mass society; the crisis of democracy and the rise of communism and fascism; the emergence of the superpowers; modernization, conflicts, and revolutions in the non-Western world as well as autonomous processes in Africa, Asia, Latin America; North-South relations. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101/ENGL 011. Three hours lecture / discussion each week.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Compare and contrast the political state of the world in 1900 and 1999.
Demonstrate understanding of the origins and results of ‘global’ wars such as World War One, World War Two, and the Cold War.
Describe and explain ideologies such as communism and nationalism and analyze their impact.
Demonstrate understanding of the impact of industrialization and the use of technology on twentieth century societies and economies.
Analyze the impact of economic globalization.
Appreciate and analyze the development of mass culture, women’s movements, migration, and the nature of identity.

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