World History: From 1500 CE
This course deals with actual content and history methods through an introductory study of world cultures from 1500 CE to the present. The course focuses on specific societies in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Western Hemisphere, analyzing and comparing how political, economic, social, cultural, and demographic factors influenced the development of these various cultures.
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This course deals with actual content and history methods through an introductory study of world cultures from 1500 CE to the present. The course focuses on specific societies in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Western Hemisphere, analyzing and comparing how political, economic, social, cultural, and demographic factors influenced the development of these various cultures.
Need a quick refresher on history? British rapper and songwriter Dan Bull has you covered:
Course Delivery Format: Online/Asynchronous
This course is entirely online and will utilize the Blackboard Learning Management System in an asynchronous format. Online courses are not self-paced but provide flexibility because there are no scheduled meeting times. All instruction, including video/audio/written lectures, assignments, and testing, is delivered via Blackboard. Communication between instructors and students is through email, discussion boards, etc. Instructors may require testing to be conducted in a live, proctored setting or through an online virtual program, such as Respondus Lockdown Browser.
This course is entirely online and will utilize the Blackboard Learning Management System in an asynchronous format. Online courses are not self-paced but provide flexibility because there are no scheduled meeting times. All instruction, including video/audio/written lectures, assignments, and testing, is delivered via Blackboard. Communication between instructors and students is through email, discussion boards, etc. Instructors may require testing to be conducted in a live, proctored setting or through an online virtual program, such as Respondus Lockdown Browser.
DISCLAIMER:
The views expressed in the reading assignments and video lectures do not necessarily reflect the views of the instructor or the school. History is not monolithic; it is told through countless eyes with countless opinions
The views expressed in the reading assignments and video lectures do not necessarily reflect the views of the instructor or the school. History is not monolithic; it is told through countless eyes with countless opinions
REQUIRED READINGS:
Carnes, Mark C., and John A. Garraty. American Destiny: Narrative of a Nation. 4th ed. Vol. 1.: Pearson, 2011.
All other assigned texts will be provided to you through the learning modules or via links.
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Carnes, Mark C., and John A. Garraty. American Destiny: Narrative of a Nation. 4th ed. Vol. 1.: Pearson, 2011.
All other assigned texts will be provided to you through the learning modules or via links.
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LEARNING MODULES
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Below is a list of each of the learning modules for this class. Click on a button to get started.