HIS 232 - Contemporary History of Civilization:From the Enlightenment to the Present

Institution:

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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Description:

3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS An introductory course in the history of civilization from the 18th to the 20th century. Among the topics to be considered are: the French Revolution; the American Revolution; industrial capitalism and imperialism; Marxism; the World Wars; the Russian and Chinese Revolutions; the Great Depression and its impact; the Cold War; decolonization and the Th ird World; intellectual and cultural developments; civil rights, civil liberties, and democracy worldwide in the late 20th century. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and HIS 231

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jjay.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 237-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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