SCHEDULE AND NOTES

Topic 1: The Concert of Europe

Topic 2: Industrialization

Topic 3: Consequences Liberal and Romantic

Topic 4: Consequences Social and Socialist

Topic 5: Springtime of the Nations

Topic 6: Imperial Rivalry, Alliance System

Topic 7: Culture of the European Zenith

Topic 8: Industrial Advance

Topic 9: Spirit of the Nations: What was lost

FILMS

"Master and Commander"

"Count of Monte Christo"

"The Man who would be King"

WEB

Nineteenth Century Literature

ASSIGNMENTS

6,000 word 'Amundsen Rule' Paper, Topical Reader Responses (5)

DESCRIPTION

Modern history opens with the convulsions of the French Revolution's aftermath and a return to the conservative royal orders in Europe, while in America a national republic experienced its adolescence. In this course, the mixed blessings of industrialism are factored in with the 19th Century social changes against the backdrop of the imperial world order. This course includes a 6,000 word writing requiremen. A grade of 2 or higher must be attained. 18 class hours.

READING LIST

Durant, Will, 'The Age of Voltaire'

Durant, Will, 'Rousseau and Revolution'

Durant, Will, "The Age of Napoleon".

Asimov, Isaac, 'Chronology of the World'.

OBJECTIVES

• Learn as much as possible about the history of our civilization and your place within it
• Spread your understanding to other people who would otherwise never encounter it
• Begin to see the world around you as a place you can make a difference in

GRADING

Reader Responses (5): 25%, Midterm: 25%, Research Paper: 25%, Final: 25%.