History 152 - History of the West and the World II

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Calvin University

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F and S. The history of modern human societies is studied. The course includes coverage of the scientific revolution and the European Enlightenment tradition; key political, economic, social, and religious developments in the West, including the non- Western world's contribution and reaction to them; and events of global significance through the latter half of the twentieth century, such as the industrial revolution, the world wars, and decolonization. 152H Honors West and the World (4) S. An intensive study of world history since 1500. The first part of the course will offer an overview of the entire period, focusing on broad patterns of historical development in a global context. In the second half of the semester the focus will shift to an in-depth collaborative and comparative analysis of major events in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas during a single year, 1947. Each student will define a research project exploring some aspect of this theme and contribute a chapter to a self-published volume of essays, A Year in the Life of the World: 1947 in Historical Perspective. A book-signing party will take the place of the final exam. This course meets a core requirement in the History of the West and the World. Enrollment is limited to 20 students and is restricted to those who qualify for honors enrollment. Intermediate Courses All 200-level courses presuppose History 151 or 152 or permission of the instructor. World Regions

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.calvin.edu

Phone Number:

(616) 526-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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