World Civilization 1715 To Present (HIS 119)

Term: 2011-2012 AY Spring

Faculty

John R PatonShow MyInfo popup for John R Paton

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Schedule

Thu, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (1/19/2012 - 5/16/2012) Location: NMCC CHR 101

Description

Within this time frame particular emphasis will be placed on the ideas, institutions and cultural heritage of the West as well as a more traditional focus on political events. Key themes are: the legacy and meaning of the American and French Revolutions; the Industrial Revolution; the ideologies of the 19th and 20th century Europe; imperialism and decolonization; the origin and impacts of the two world wars; and postwar superpower relations.