World History

This is a thorough survey course covering pre-historic to modern times and both western and non-western worlds. Topics include the rise of civilization; political, social and economic developments of the Middle Ages; the Renaissance and era of discovery; the growth of democracy and nationalism; the industrial revolution; and the two world wars. Postwar problems and recent developments are also studied.

Course Length: Two Semesters or Block

Required Text: Holt World History: The Human Journey. (The online edition of this textbook is preferred. ISBN: 0030381347; The physical textbook is also available: ISBN: 003050967X)

Course Cost: $325/student per semester

Course Outline

Lesson 1: Foundations 
The Neolithic Revolution 
Classical China 
Classical India 
Classical Greece 
The Roman World 
Early Americas

Lesson 2: The World in Transition 
Islamic Civilization 
African Civilizations 
Chinese Renaissance and Early Japan 
Byzantine Empire and Early Russia 
Middle Ages and Crusades 
Renaissance and Reformation

Lesson 3: Exploration and Expansion 
Asia in Transition 
The Western Exploration of the World 
Gunpowder Empires

Lesson 4. Revolution 
Section 1: The Rise of Europe 
Section 2: The American Revolution 
Section 3: The French Revolution 
Section 4: The Industrial Revolution 
Section 5: The Age of Reform

Lesson 5. Revolution Continued 
Section 1: The Age of Imperialism 
Section 2: World War I and the Russian Revolution 
Section 3: Great Depression & Totalitarianism 
Section 4: Nationalism and the World 
Section 5: World War II

Lesson 6. The Modern Era 
Section 1: Europe and North America in the Postwar Years
Section 2: Asia Since 1945 
Section 3: Africa and the Middle East since 1945 
Section 4: Latin America since 1945 
Section 5: The Modern Era

Lesson 7. Research Paper & Final Exam 
Section 1: Europe and North America in the Postwar Years
Research Paper Project 
Final Exam 2: Comprehensive

 
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