HIST 335: Global History of the Twentieth Century

Course Description

This course covers the major events, ideas, and processes of the twentieth century. Major topics include the World Wars and their aftermath, colonialism and resistance, the Cold War, globalization and technology, migration, climate change, and inequality. Students will develop and strengthen research and historical thinking skills by exploring these topics through multiple perspectives of gender, class, religion, and ethnicity to better understand challenges facing the world today. (AY).