WORLD HISTORY
Course Syllabus
Mr. Cosbey
Content Standards: MODERN WORLD HISTORY. Students in grade ten study major turning points that shaped the modern world, from the late 18th century through the present, including the causes and courses of two world wars. They trace the rise of democratic ideas and develop an understanding of the historical roots of current world issues, especially as they pertain to international relations. Students will develop an understanding of different political systems along with current world issues and relate them to their historical, geographical, economic, and cultural contexts. Students will also consider multiple accounts of events in order to understand international relations from a variety of perspectives.
Textbook Contents: MODERN WORLD HISTORY (Houghton, Mifflin, Harcourt)
Volume 1:
Module 1: The Rise of Democratic Ideas (1200 BCE – 1800 CE)
Module 2: Expansion, Exploration, and Encounters (1400 – 1800)
Volume 2:
Module 3: Absolute Monarchs in Europe (1500 – 1800)
Module 4: Enlightenment and Revolution (1500 – 1800)
Module 5: The French Revolution and Napoleon (1789 – 1815)
Module 6: Revolutions Sweep the West (1800 – 1900)
Module 7: The Industrial Revolution (1700 – 1900)
Volume 3:
Module 8: An Age of Democracy and Progress (1815 – 1915)
Module 9: The Age of Imperialism (1850 – 1914)
Module 10: Transformations Around the Globe (1800 – 1925)
Module 11: World War I (1914 – 1918)
Module 12: Revolution and Nationalism (1900 – 1940)
Module 13: Years of Crisis (1919 – 1939)
Volume 4:
Module 14: World War II (1939 – 1945)
Module 15: Cold War Conflicts (1945 – Present)
Module 16: The Colonies Become New Nations (1920 – 2005)
Module 17: Struggles for Democracy (1945 – Present)
Module 18: Global Interdependence (1960 – 2015)
Grading:
Assignments (Classwork, Homework, Projects, Blogs) …………………………………………….. 45%
Exams (Quizzes, Chapter Exams, Final Exams) …………………………………………………………. 50%
Class Participation (Attendance, Tardy, Effort, Accountability) ……………………………….. 5%
Class Website:
www.mrcosbey.com
Course Syllabus
Mr. Cosbey
Content Standards: MODERN WORLD HISTORY. Students in grade ten study major turning points that shaped the modern world, from the late 18th century through the present, including the causes and courses of two world wars. They trace the rise of democratic ideas and develop an understanding of the historical roots of current world issues, especially as they pertain to international relations. Students will develop an understanding of different political systems along with current world issues and relate them to their historical, geographical, economic, and cultural contexts. Students will also consider multiple accounts of events in order to understand international relations from a variety of perspectives.
Textbook Contents: MODERN WORLD HISTORY (Houghton, Mifflin, Harcourt)
Volume 1:
Module 1: The Rise of Democratic Ideas (1200 BCE – 1800 CE)
Module 2: Expansion, Exploration, and Encounters (1400 – 1800)
Volume 2:
Module 3: Absolute Monarchs in Europe (1500 – 1800)
Module 4: Enlightenment and Revolution (1500 – 1800)
Module 5: The French Revolution and Napoleon (1789 – 1815)
Module 6: Revolutions Sweep the West (1800 – 1900)
Module 7: The Industrial Revolution (1700 – 1900)
Volume 3:
Module 8: An Age of Democracy and Progress (1815 – 1915)
Module 9: The Age of Imperialism (1850 – 1914)
Module 10: Transformations Around the Globe (1800 – 1925)
Module 11: World War I (1914 – 1918)
Module 12: Revolution and Nationalism (1900 – 1940)
Module 13: Years of Crisis (1919 – 1939)
Volume 4:
Module 14: World War II (1939 – 1945)
Module 15: Cold War Conflicts (1945 – Present)
Module 16: The Colonies Become New Nations (1920 – 2005)
Module 17: Struggles for Democracy (1945 – Present)
Module 18: Global Interdependence (1960 – 2015)
Grading:
Assignments (Classwork, Homework, Projects, Blogs) …………………………………………….. 45%
Exams (Quizzes, Chapter Exams, Final Exams) …………………………………………………………. 50%
Class Participation (Attendance, Tardy, Effort, Accountability) ……………………………….. 5%
Class Website:
www.mrcosbey.com
