HIS 224 - History of the First World War

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

History

Description:

The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the major causes, events, and ramifications of the Great War. Upon completion of this course, students will understand the problems that led to the conflict, the major events that shaped its outcome, and the effects of the war that still resonate today. Students will also be exposed to primary and secondary sources pertaining to the Great War. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the causes, major events, and ramifications of the Great War; Think and write critically and analytically about issues concerning the Great War, its causes, and its outcomes; with an emphasis upon the concepts of Modern War, Total War and Global War; Utilize information literacy to become familiar with scholarly literature and identify differing points of view on controversial topics pertaining to the Great War; Utilize information literacy to identify, read, comprehend, and synthesize primary and secondary sources dealing with the Great War; Recognize how the Great War still resonates in the today's global issues.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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