HIST 328 - 20th Century World

Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-UD-C
World history from WWI to Soviet collapse, focusing on diplomacy, economics, and political/social trends. The world wars, Russian revolution and Stalinism, fascism and Nazism, Chinese Revolution, Cold War, decolonization and end of Western hegemony, globalization of world economy.

Strongly Recommended Preparation: Upper division status (greater than 60 earned semester units) and completion of lower division Area C requirements.
Prerequisites: Completion of GE Areas A1, A2, A3 and B4 with grade C- (CR) or better.
Equivalent Quarter Course: HIST 3017.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Breadth Area(s) Satisfied: GE-UD-C - Upper Division Arts or Humanities
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Know basic analytic concepts for interpreting historical evidence relating to modern world history
Achieve digital literacy in accessing and presenting information about major figures, ideas and events in modern world history
Demonstrate significant knowledge of major events and trends in modern world history
Write and speak clearly and persuasively about events and trends in modern world history, and work collaboratively with others in solving problems relating to social justice, sustainability, and diversity in modern world history
Provide original interpretation of assigned sources, and accurately reference all sources in coursework
Comprehend how differences and similarities among diverse peoples and cultures over time shaped the history of the modern world

UD-C. Upper-division Arts or Humanities Learning Outcomes

demonstrate an understanding of and ability to apply the principles, methodologies, value systems, and thought processes employed in the arts and humanities;
analyze cultural production as an expression of, or reflection upon, what it means to be human; and
demonstrate how the perspectives of the arts and humanities are used by informed, engaged, and reflective citizens to benefit local and global communities.