Contemporary World History (Block) - SST204

Contemporary World History (Block) - SST204

Learning Recommendations: Successful completion of 9th Grade World History. This course pairs with Global Studies (Block) and is blocked with Literary Analysis & Composition 2 (Block).

General Description: Contemporary World History studies the geographic, political, economic, social history of, and history of the 20th century. The course focuses on changes that took place during the 20th century and set the stage for globalization and the current world order. This course, combined with Global Studies, will allow an in-depth study of pressing global events and issues of the last half century, with a focus on political, economic and social history--and how that history is currently influencing the world we live in.

Content:

Key Themes:

• Origins and development of the Cold War.
• Proxy wars and global responses to conflict.
• Decolonization and the formation of world governments.
• The globalization of the economy.
• Social activism and movements for change.

Homework: Homework will include preparatory reading for discussions, research or writing assignments, and project work.