Course Description

Integrating social, cultural, and political history, this course includes such topics as religion, changing social structures and gender identities, industrialization, revolution and the rise of nationalism, Europe and the world, modern wars and mass political movements.

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Athena Title

Western Society Since 1500 Hon

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Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in HIST 2302

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Non-Traditional Format

Taught as a seminar with extensive readings in primary and secondary sources.

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Prerequisite

Permission of Honors

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Semester Course Offered

Offered every year.

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Student Learning Outcomes

• By the end of this course, students will be able to arrive at conclusions through gathering and weighing evidence, logical argument, and listening to counter argument.
• By the end of this course, students will be able to write stylistically appropriate papers and essays. Students will be able to analyze ideas and evidence, organize their thoughts, and revise and edit their finished essays.
• By the end of this course, students will be able to identify how classical and medieval history has shaped social and cultural identities, encouraging them to understand diverse worldviews and experiences.

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Topical Outline

• Renaissance Europe
• The Reformation and Religious Wars
• The Expansion of Commerce and Trade
• State-building and European Monarchies
• Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment
• The French Revolution
• Napoleonic Europe
• Industrial Revolution
• Liberalism and Socialism
• European Colonization
• World War I
• Revolution in Russia
• Fascism and National Socialism in Italy and Germany
• World War II and the Holocaust
• The Cold War
• 1989 and After

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General Education Core

CORE IV: World Languages and Global Culture
CORE V: Social Sciences

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Institutional Competencies

Communication

The ability to effectively develop, express, and exchange ideas in written, oral, interpersonal, or visual form.

Critical Thinking

The ability to pursue and comprehensively evaluate information before accepting or establishing a conclusion, decision, or action.

Social Awareness & Responsibility

The capacity to understand the interdependence of people, communities, and self in a global society.

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