INTRODUCTION:This course explores the major themes in Western Civilization since the 1500s to the present. The class focuses on the major historical events as such as the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars, Rise of Constitutionalism in the Great Britain, unification and rise of Germany, WWI, WWII, Russia and the Communist Revolution, the Cold War in Europe, and the Rise of EU and Globalization.
REQUIRED READINGS:
Decision for the Reading Materials Pending
COURSE OBJECTIVES:At the end of the semester, you should be able to recognize the major periods, figures and issues of European History.
The gradings depend on your attendance, mid-term exam, and final exam. You are required to come to class.
COURSE SCHEDULE
WEEK 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE CLASS
The Renaissance and its Connection to the Age of Reason
WEEK 2: Divne Right and the Feudalism
WEEK 3: Science, Enlightenment and the French Revolution
WEEK 4: The Napoleonic Wars
WEEK 5: The Rise of Constitutionalism
WEEK 6: Russia and CzarismThe Industrial Revolution and the Rise of Technocracy
WEEK 7: The Industrial Revolution and the Rise of Technocracy