HI 305 - The Imperial and Post-Colonial World

Institution:

Bethany College - West Virginia

Subject:

Description:

3 hours An examination of the world as a whole over the last 125 years. Although it will discuss individual regions and use individual countries as case studies, the course will emphasize the development of the world as a system, the struggle for power in all its manifestations, and the experience of the "Third World" in the imperial and post-colonial world. It will discuss in detail the important ideologies of the20th century and the ways in which non-western countries have interpreted and implemented these ideas. It will also give considerable attention to the ways in which the experience of colonialism and decolonization impacted the lives of men and women in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. It will conclude by discussing the post-1989 move toward globalization.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.bethanywv.edu

Phone Number:

(304) 829-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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