HIS-101 Modern Western Civilization: The Enlightenment to the Cold War
This course investigates the social, political, intellectual, economic and cultural development of modern Western civilization, from the 18th century Enlightenment, through the French Revolution, Napoleon, the Industrial Revolution, and the turbulent 20th century. We will examine the distinctive features, values and structures of the West during the last three centuries, and explore its frequent interactions with the wider world during the 19th century Age of Imperialism and the Cold War, as well as its role in seismic global events, like WWI, WW2, and the Holocaust. This course carries SUNY General Education World History and Global Awareness credit.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Students will identify the major events, themes and issues of Western history from the 18th century to the present.
- Students will describe the interactions and interrelationships between the cultures of the West and those of other regions of the world in the modern era.
- Students will describe the distinctive features and unique structures and systems of Western civilization during the 18th - 20th centuries, and their impact on well-being and sustainability during the modern era.