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HIST103: World History in the Early Modern and Modern Eras (1600–Present)

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Provider

Saylor Academy
Pricing

Free Certificate
Languages

English
Certificate

Certificate Available
Duration & workload

86 hours
Sessions

On-Demand
Level

Beginner

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Explore world history from 1600 to the present in this comprehensive 86-hour course. Delve into global exchange networks, imperial conflicts, revolutionary movements, scientific advancements, and industrial transformations. Examine the rise of totalitarianism, world wars, the Cold War, decolonization, and the emergence of a post-Cold War global society. Gain a deep understanding of the interconnected events and forces that have shaped our modern world through engaging units covering topics from early modern empires to contemporary global challenges.

Syllabus

Course Introduction
Unit 1: Global Networks of Exchange in the 1600s
Unit 2: Conflict and Empire in the 1600s and 1700s
Unit 3: Religious, Intellectual, and Political Revolutions in the 1600s–1800s
Unit 4: Scientific and Industrial Revolutions of the 1600s and 1700s
Unit 5: New Imperialism during the Long 19th Century
Unit 6: World War I
Unit 7: The Rise of Totalitarian States in the 20th Century
Unit 8: The Second World War and the New World Order
Unit 9: The Cold War and Decolonization
Unit 10: Global Society in a Post-Cold War World
Course Feedback Survey
Certificate Final Exam

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