HIS 1501 - EUROPEAN HISTORY II

credits: 3.0
A survey of European history from the late 1600’s to the present day, covering the major political, social, economic, cultural, and intellectual developments. Major topics include: the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment; the French Revolution and Napoleon; the Industrial Revolution; nationalism; Darwinian theory; imperialism; modernism in the arts; the Russian Revolution; fascism; the Holocaust; Europe’s uneasy position between the capitalist and Communist superpowers after World War II; and the new future now opening up for Europe. Objectives: A) To provide students with a basic framework for understanding historical change in modern Europe and its impact on the world and B) To improve writing skills. Method of Instruction: Lectures, class discussion, and occasional videos. Method of Evaluation: Class attendance and participation, quizzes, three exams (two midterms and a final) and a four-page paper on the assigned reading. Meets *WEP Distribution Requirement.