SCHEDULE AND NOTES

Topic 1: Path to War

Topic 2: The Great War, Gridlock

Topic 3: Russian Revolution

Topic 4: Victory, Defeat

Topic 5: Interwar Period

Topic 6: Path to World War II

Topic 7: World War II

Topic 8: Holocaust

Topic 9: Victory, Defeat

FILMS

"Lawrence of Arabia"

"Dr. Zhivago"

"The Sound of Music"

"Schindler's List"

WEB

Early 20th Century Literature

ASSIGNMENTS

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

DESCRIPTION

During the period 1914-1991 Europe and the West went into what Norman Davies called 'eclipse.' The Sun did not shine, and the barbarism without end spelled the end not only of a European world order, but the Western enlightenment dream in and of itself, exposing it as fraudulent. This course includes a 6,000 word writing requirement. A grade of 2 or higher must be attained. 18 class hours.

READING LIST

Buchanan, Pat, 'The Unnecessary War'.

Churchill, Winston, 'The Second World War'.

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%.