HIS 250: Twentieth Century World History

This course employs a global historical approach to the comprehension of the social, political, economic and cultural events that shaped and defined the twentieth century. Specific topics covered will include the advent of mass society, the end of colonialism, the rise of nationalism and totalitarianism, two world wars, the Cold War, various social and intellectual movements, scientific and technological advances and the reemergence of Asia as an increasingly relevant actor in post-colonial global affairs.