History Courses Taught

The Making of Modern Europe

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Course Description:

​Introduces students to modern European history by exploring the key events and trends that have shaped Europe from 1789 to the present.  Investigates the French Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, European imperialism, the development of nationalism, the First World War, the Russian Revolution, the rise of fascism, the Second World War, the Cold War, the collapse of the Soviet Union and development of the European Union.  The course will also focus on the key social, demographic and cultural trends that have redefined European life in the 19th and 20th centuries.

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The Objectives of the Course are:

1. Identify major events in modern European history

2. Discuss some of the major themes in modern European history

3. Analyze the causes of the First and Second World War

4. Describe the major changes in Europe’s position and status after 1945

 

Required Readings:

1. Mason, David S. (2018). A Concise History of Modern Europe: Liberty, Equality, Solidarity, 4 Edition. New York: Rowman & Littlefield