History 130 - The World Since 1945

Institution:

Hiram College

Subject:

Description:

This course will survey world history since the Second World War It will primarily focus on various regions in the non-western world. We will discuss the recent history in Latin America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. While these regions are, of course, historically diverse, they all share the similarity of being pejoratively labeled the "third world." We will exploreissues and themes that have in many ways linked these areas. This course will examine decolonization, national liberation movements, the influ ence of the cold war and the recent break-up of the USSR, dictatorships and democracy, racial turmoil and economic modernization.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

WWW.HIRAM.EDU

Phone Number:

(330) 569-3211

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.