Course Description

This course is a study of the history of Europe in the 20th Century with emphasis on Germany, England, France, and Russia. The instructional goal of this course is to have students demonstrate through discussions and essays the distinctive characteristics of European civilizations, the common characteristics of European civilizations, and the identification of achievements and limitations of European civilizations. Students will demonstrate an awareness of how contemporary problems were caused by past forces. As students achieve this goal, they will develop skills in analysis, critical thinking, historical reasoning, and writing. Group 1 course.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

3

Lecture Hours

3

Recommended Prerequisites or Skills Competencies

Placement into ENG 111

General Education Outcomes supported by this course

Communications - Direct, Critical Thinking - Direct

Other college designations supported by this course

Infused: Writing Intensive

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge:

• Identify critical historical developments.

Application:

• Explain the significance of critical historical developments.

Integration:

• Evaluate critical historical developments.

Human Dimension:

• Analyze the impact of historical developments on contemporary society.

Caring - Civic Learning:

• Apply course concepts to their roles as modern citizens.

Learning How to Learn:

• Reflect on their engagement in the learning process.
• Interpret historical information from a variety of sources.