IC 260 - The Twentieth Century

Institution:

Franklin Pierce University

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Description:

Examines the twentieth century, an era that has been characterized by change. This includes change in political boundaries, technological capability, response to religion, philosophy and the arts, and change in how people think. The course examines some of the major events of the century from different perspectives, in order to try to gain understanding of the period and its change. The goals of the course include: a fundamental understanding of the major events that shaped the century; a sense of the sources of contemporary problems; exposure to artistic and cultural developments and their historical context; the development of a chronological sense of the century; and an extension of the world view beyond ethnocentric limitations. Prerequisites: completion of IC101, IC105, IC106, or permission of Core Curriculum Administrator and sophomore class standing.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2007 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.franklinpierce.edu

Phone Number:

(603) 899-4000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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