In this course, students examine the recent past to understand the roots of contemporary phenomena such as the nation-state, international law, social movements, and global networks of trade and technology. Students identify and interpret archival materials and primary sources, with a focus on themes, patterns, processes, and events from the sixteenth century onward.
NOTE: History 121 and 122 may be taken in any order.
Course Offered Online: Yes
General Education Fulfillment: Cultural Analysis and Interpretation