This course is an introductory, college-level modern world history course that examines global history from approximately 1200 CE to the present. Students cultivate their understanding of world history through the analysis of historical sources and the development of historical thinking skills, including making connections, evaluating evidence, and crafting well-supported historical arguments.
As students explore major global themes—such as humans and the environment; cultural developments and interactions; governance; economic systems; social interactions and organization; and technology and innovation—they will gain insight into patterns of continuity and change across regions and time periods. Emphasis is placed on critical reading, analytical writing, and comparative perspectives.