World History

17th Century Swedish Warship, "The Vasa"

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Course Description: *taken from uen.org (Links to an external site.)*

World History addresses events and issues in world history from the earliest evidence of human existence to modern times. Whenever possible, students will be expected to make connections between historically significant events and current issues. These connections are intended to add personal relevance and deepen students’ understanding of the world today.

Topics include, but are not limited to, the Neolithic Revolution, the dawn of civilization, the development of world religions, patterns in world trade, contributions of classical civilizations, the diffusion of technology, colonization and imperialism, global conflict, modern revolutions and independence movements, and current trends in globalization.

In this class, you will learn the various skills used in historical inquiry and will actively participate in building knowledge about American History. Emphasis will be placed on the following skills:

Developing a question for further research
Researching a question
Analyzing information discovered during your research
Evaluating and reflecting on that information
Developing a thesis about the subject/question you've researched
Communicating your findings

Please note that your grade will be based on your ability to master and employ these skills. To that end, all class work, activities, and materials will be based around giving you opportunities to practice and master these important skills. In order to be successful in this class, your active participation and buy-in into the process is required.

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