HIST1121 — Modern World Civilizations II: 1870 to the Present
HIST 1121 - Modern World Civilizations II: 1870 to the Present HIST 1121 - Modern World Civilizations II: 1870 to the Present Catalog Description This course is a survey of world civilizations from about 1870 to the present emphasizing major historical transformations and processes that have shaped the global experience. Topics will include capitalism and imperialism, social turmoil in the West, Russian Revolution, World War I, totalitarianism, world depression, World War II, the Cold War and neo-imperialism, decolonization and globalization, as they have affected life in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, South America and Africa. Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: One social science and/or writing course at college level Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s) fulfilled: Goal 05C: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences, Goal 08: Global Perspective Course Notes: This course is also through Anoka-Ramsey’s Concurrent Enrollment Program .