This is flexible instructor-led survey course will provide students with an overview of major events in the modern world from 1450 to the current time period. Students will use primary and secondary documents, as well text and multimedia sources online, to examine the interactions of humans and civilizations to better understand how they shaped our current world. This course focuses on broad themes and bigger picture ideas, not just a list of names and dates. The goal of this course is to provide a broad perspective on an entire year’s course in World History. Therefore, the course will be broken into modules covering 4 major time periods from the Renaissance and Reformation to the 2000's.
Essential Questions:
- How does the interaction of different cultures impact a society?
- What role does revolution play in creating change?
- What are the challenges in a globally connected world?
Students are expected to work approximately ten hours per week. The course will not cover a full year's curriculum with the same depth that is covered in a year-long course. Students may work at their own pace to complete the course, and may take up to 15 weeks to complete the course. If the student is taking this course for credit recovery, it is advised that you check with the student's school to confirm that the topics covered (see course syllabus) match those required by the school. You may also want to confirm with the school the process for receiving credits, which may involve an assessment administered separately by the school.