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Analyze the major trends and events which created a new culture and outlook at the beginning of the twentieth century
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examine the nature of the world in the 1900's
analyze World War I as a major source of change (political, social, and cultural)
explore the global consequences of World War I
examine the basic elements of twentieth century culture and the emergence of mass culture and how it develops, especially through technology (film, radio)
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Analyze revolution as a force of change in the twentieth century
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examine elements of Marxism and its connection to revolution
examine the Marxist state created by Stalin as a case study
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Analyze economic crisis in the twentieth century
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examine the Great Depression
evaluate the impact of the Great Depression
account for the rise of fascism and the collapse of capitalist democracies
compare the various varieties of fascism around the world
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Analyze European imperialism and global economic development in the first half of the twentieth century
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explore the reasons for European imperialism
discover connections between European imperialism and global economic development
evaluate the impact of European imperialism on three different regions: Latin America, Asia, Africa
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Analyze World War II and the emergence of a new power structure
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trace the emergence of the super powers: United States and USSR
analyze the structure of the global economic system after 1945
examine new forms of society: consumer society and the welfare state
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Analyze global society in a post-industrial age
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define globalization and global culture
examine the impact of mass media, especially TV, on culture
explore the youth rebellion of 1968 (case study)
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Write about historical topics
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employ primary and secondary sources
comply with the conventions of standard written English
present information which directly addresses historical issues
organize thoughts logically and coherently
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Analyze historical materials
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break apart a specific time period or concept into economic, social, political, and cultural elements
draw conclusions
make inferences
connect information to ideas
employ techniques of visual and auditory analysis
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Use elements of research
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find appropriate resources
incorporate research into written work appropriately
compile a bibliography
support a thesis with sufficient evidence
document sources using standard academic documentation
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Collaborate with fellow students
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solve problems related to course content
create answers related to course content working in small groups
discuss issues related to readings or course content
present summary of findings
connect course content to external experiences
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Employ appropriate strategies to reading texts
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recognize subject matter of text and perspective of author
engage in active reading strategies
formulate questions and opinions while reading
differentiate between primary and secondary source materials
assess understanding and reviews texts as necessary
synthesize opinions, questions and responses to the text to develop an interpretation