HIST 266 The Modern World, 1750 to Present

Not open to students who have completed HIST 263. This course surveys the political, economic, social, and cultural contours of the global human experience from the mid-1700s century to the present. The course focuses on concepts and developments of the period, including liberalism, nationalism, industrialization, capitalism, communism, imperialism, and decolonization. Examples of specific regions illustrate global patterns and experiences.