Spring 2016 - HIST 106 D900
The Making of Modern Europe (3)
Class Number: 4189
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey -
Exam Times + Location:
Apr 19, 2016
Tue, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
Surrey
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Instructor:
Julian Brooks
jabrooks@sfu.ca
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
An introduction to the major political, social, economic, cultural, and intellectual developments that have formed modern European society. Breadth-Humanities.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course surveys the history of Modern Europe from the 1700s to the present day. It examines the individuals, events, and historical forces that transformed European culture and society in the modern era. We will examine the Enlightenment; the emergence of nationalism and the nation-state; the French Revolution; the Industrial Revolution; capitalism; imperialism, socialism; urbanization; fascism; the origins of the world wars; the Russian Revolution; the Cold War; and consumer society and the impact of technology. We will also take time for closer look at primary documents to gain a better sense of how Europeans both interpreted and adapted to the often tumultuous changes to their lives during this period.
COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
The objective of this course is to provide a fundamental understanding of the most significant events, ideas, themes, groups and individuals who shaped the history of the Modern Europe. The course will also give you skills and practice in examining and interpreting primary documents, writing a strong resume, further your communication skills through discussions and formal debates, and introduce you to the fundamentals of biographical writing.
*The evaluation and course schedule are subject to change.
Grading
- Spoken Participation 15%
- Responses, and In-Class Assignments 5%
- Top Hat Participation 10%
- Debates 10%
- Biography Assignments 35%
- Final Exam 25%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
You will need to purchase the following book from the bookstore. Each chapter provides support for the weekly topics we will discuss and contains primary documents which will usually be the focal point of our weekly tutorials. Featured documents are listed in the course schedule.
Donald Kagan, et al, The Western Heritage, 11th ed., Since 1648 (Toronto: Pearson, 2013).
Additional Handouts and Web-Based sources will be provided.
Registrar Notes:
SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.
Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html
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