This course presents and critiques the narrative of world history since 1500 CE. It aims to provide an understanding of:
Students will engage with a wide array of historical themes and perspectives to better understand the complexities of world events and their interconnections.
This module examines the significant transformations in Europe from 1500 to 1750, covering political, social, and economic changes that shaped modern European history.
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This module investigates the historical interactions between the Americas, the Atlantic, and Africa from 1530 to 1770, highlighting the complexities of trade, culture, and conflict.
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This module continues the exploration of the Americas, the Atlantic, and Africa, delving deeper into the themes from the previous module while expanding on new aspects of this historical relationship.
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This module examines the historical developments in Southwest Asia and the Indian Ocean from 1500 to 1750, focusing on trade networks, cultural exchanges, and political relationships.
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This module delves into early modern Islamic governance, analyzing various Islamic empires and their administrative practices, cultural achievements, and interactions with neighboring regions.
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This module explores the historical contexts of Korea, Japan, and China in the sixteenth century, analyzing their societal structures, cultural dynamics, and responses to external influences.
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This module studies the historical developments in Northern Eurasia from 1500 to 1800, emphasizing political transformations, cultural exchanges, and the influence of major empires.
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This module analyzes the revolutionary changes in the Atlantic World from 1750 to 1850, focusing on the causes and consequences of significant political and social upheavals.
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This module focuses on the early Industrial Revolution from 1760 to 1851, examining the technological advances, societal impacts, and the transformations of economies during this period.
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This module examines the dynamics of Egypt and the Ottoman Empire during the 19th century, focusing on their political structures, societal changes, and interactions with European powers.
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This module explores the complexities of British India, analyzing the colonial administration, social structures, and the responses of various groups to British rule.
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This module examines 19th-century China, focusing on the Qing Dynasty's challenges and responses to both internal strife and external pressures from Western powers.
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This module explores the historical developments in Africa during the 19th century, focusing on the impacts of colonialism, resistance movements, and the reshaping of societies.
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This module investigates the various ideologies that emerged in the 19th century, focusing on their social and political implications across Europe and beyond.
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Students will analyze how these movements influenced historical events and shaped modern thought.
This module examines the relationship between velocity and modernity, analyzing how technological advancements and changes in transportation transformed societies in the modern era.
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This module explores the twentieth century in history, focusing on major events, movements, and shifts that defined the century across various regions and cultures.
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This module discusses the concept of Social Darwinism, examining its origins, ideological implications, and impacts on society and policy in various contexts during the 19th and 20th centuries.
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This module examines the relationship between money and decolonization, focusing on how financial systems and economic interests influenced the process of decolonization across various regions.
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This module focuses on America and the Cold War, analyzing the political, social, and military dynamics that defined this period and their global implications.
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This module discusses the evolving relationship between humans and animals throughout history, examining cultural, economic, and ethical implications across various societies.
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This concluding module provides reflections on the course content, encouraging students to synthesize their learning and consider the implications of historical narratives on our understanding of the present.
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