HIS221 The Contemporary World

This course is a survey of important political, social, economic and cultural developments in the world since 1945. Emphasis will be placed on the nuclear arms race, the Cold War, upheaval and transformation in the Third World and the continual realignment of the world balance of political and economic power since the end of the Second World War.

Credit Hours

3

Lecture Hours

3

Prerequisite

Reading proficiency and Writing proficiency or RWR090 Reading Writing and Reasoning Minimum Grade of: C

Attributes

  • Free Elective

  • Global Awareness Intensive

  • History/Government Elective

  • Liberal Arts Elective

  • Reading Content Course

  • Social Science Elective