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HIS 135 : History of the Contemporary World - 3 Credits
Overview

This course is designed to introduce you to the history and culture of the contemporary world since 1945. In this course, you will learn about some of the important political, economic, social, intellectual, cultural and religious changes that have shaped the development of recent world civilization. The course will be taught using materials on the world-wide web (web), and all study aids and materials necessary for your successful completion of the course are part of this web site, except for the textbook. The course also helps students to develop an understanding of the academic discipline of history and supports the general educational goals of historians and the college. In addition, part of the course has been designed so that you will be able to decide for yourself what you will study.

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Objectives
 

If you do well in this course, you will be able to:

  1. Establish a chronology of historical events in the world since 1945.
  2. Explain the changing geopolitical structures of world civilization since 1945.
  3. Define the importance of key individuals and developments in the world since 1945.
  4. Identify the social, economic and political forces at work in the evolution of the contemporary world.
  5. Recognize and describe the significance of some of the cultural achievements in the contemporary world since 1945.
  6. Analyze complex historical sources and materials and reach conclusions based on interpretations of those materials.
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Materials
 

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Grading
 

Possible Assignments Include: (Subject to change each semester. The actual assignments are available in the Syllabus in the Blackboard course site on the first day of classes.)

Assignment
Points
Introduction 20
3 Papers (100 points each) 300
Personal Choice Assignments (Must complete at least 250 points, points vary per assignment) 250
6 Discussion Board Posts (5 points each) 30
Midterm Exam 200
Final Exam 200
Total 1000

IMPORTANT: To earn a grade of A, B, C or D, you must complete all required assignments and the two exams and earn the required number of points in the course.

Grading Scale
A
900-1000
B
800-899
C
700-799
D
600-699
F
Less than 600 points
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Exams
 

There are 2 exams in this course.

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Beginning the Course
 

Last Updated: August 11, 2014