FALL 2019: ALAPO – HIST 108 Fall 2019
SPRING 2021
WEEK 1: Welcome and Intro
1] Tell us a little bit about your self. Why you are taking this class and your expectations.
2] Review the syllabus and other course content.
3] Discussion: what is history and why is the study of history important?
Watch Introduction to Unit IV: Why History Matters | World101
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WEEK 2 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 1) RESPOND TO THE INSTRUCTOR IN 200 WORDS OR MORE, and 2) RESPOND TO 3 OTHER PEOPLE 3 DIFFERENT TIMES PER WEEK (1 RESPONSE PER DAY, TO 3 DIFFERENT PEOPLE). For example, Monday: 1 response to Jane, Wednesday, 1 response to Peter , Saturday 1 response to Sarah in 200 words or more for each response citing examples from the course text and learning resources to get full participation credit. 1) what was unique about the 1st man and his civilization according to the video on the 1st man and biological evolution? 2) Are there any links in terms of architecture, technology, art, communication/language development, human relationships / government, survival compared to today’s modern man? 3) How was the Hunter / gatherer pre historic man able to hunt and gather food, survive harsh weather conditions? Would the tools the pre historic man used in hunting and gathering work in todays modern times? Why or Why not? Additional Reading 1) Maps of the Pre Historic World by timemaps.com – https://www.timemaps.com/history/world-3500bc/ 2) Pre Historic world by cdsschools.org – chap02 – pre historic world.pdf Video 1) The 1st man, biological evolution – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKARZSZDbFw 2) Stories from the Stone Age (episodes 1 – 15) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7bqi70B3tE&list=PLEF17BC6B69C8976F |
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WEEK 3 |
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The Ancient World: The World in 3000 BCE – 600 / 700 |
pp. 50 – 79 |
DISCUSSION
1) What was unique about the ancient world? Cite examples from the reading, learning and video materials in your response.
ADDITIONAL READING
1) Ancient Timeline: https://www.ancient.eu/timeline/ancient/
2) Ancient World and Classical Age: https://www.preceden.com/timelines/219456-ancient-world-and-classical-age–from-3000-bce—500-ce-
3) Overview of Ancient Civilizations: Overview of Ancient Civilization.pdf 
4) Ancient World History Museums: http://www.ancient-world.org/early_civilizations.htm
VIDEO
1) History of the World in one movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsDFQ0kFiLk
2) The Hidden History of Humanity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbWMw249xY8
3) The History of the World; Every Year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6Wu0Q7x5D0
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WEEK 4 |
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The Classical World: The World in 700 BCE – 600 BC |
pp. 80 – 131
DUE THIS WEEK BY SUNDAY AT 11:30PM |
DISCUSSION
Compare and Contrast the Pre Historic, Ancient and the Classical Worlds. Minimum response 200 words (the more the better 🙂 for each.
ADDITIONAL READING
(source: http://www.anderson.k12.ky.us/Downloads/Period%202%20APWH%20PP.pptx)
2) Ancient World and Classical Age: https://www.preceden.com/timelines/219456-ancient-world-and-classical-age–from-3000-bce—500-ce-
3) Ancient Greece: https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/ancient-greece
4) Classical Greece: https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/classical-greece
5) Classical Pompei: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOEBVWc8crI
VIDEO
1) Ancient Greek: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EiyuZwPKFQ
2) Top 50 puzzling Ancient Ruins Scientists Are Still Debating – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3YeonnAXyU&t=666s
REMINDER QUIZ DUE by 11:30PM on Sunday (week 4): See week 4 folder.
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WEEK 5 |
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The Medieval World: The World in 600 – 1450 East and S. Asia The Middle East and North Africa, India Europe, Byzantine |
pp. 132 – 189 pp. 134 – 150 pp. 154 – 159 pp. 162 – 179 |
DISCUSSION
1) What were some main events that characterized the medieval world. For example, why were mass migrations, imperial conquests and cross cultural trade and exchange wide spread and fast changing during this period in history?
ADDITIONAL READING
1) ap_world_history_timeline_600_1450.pdf
2) The Medieval World The World in 600 – 1450.pdf
4 ) The Middle Ages – https://www.history.com/topics/middle-ages
VIDEO
1) 15 Minute History – https://15minutehistory.org/category/world-history-by-time-period/600-ad-1450-ad/
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WEEK 6 |
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Sub Saharan Africa |
pp. 160 – 161 and Section A – E on Ancient Civilizations – Africa: http://www.oercommons.org/courses/ancient-civilizations-ushistory-org/view
Reminder: Midterm due week 8 |
DISCUSSION
Discuss some of the ancient civilizations in Africa and why they are very important in history? Include examples from the beginnings of the Common Era to the period of European imperialism, worlds of great empires, royal courts, pastoral nomads, tribal chiefs, stone palaces, intricate art, and glorious gold that emerged; kingdoms that collapsed, and intertwined with other societies. Include in your discussion powerful states were built from small towns and villages and those with a great network of regional and overseas trade that was established; wars that were waged, territories and people that were seized, bought, and sold, kings that became rich, and Islam that spread across the continent.
ADDITIONAL READING
1) Ancient Civilizations – http://www.oercommons.org/courses/ancient-civilizations-ushistory-org/view
2) History of Africa: https://en.unesco.org/general-history-africa
3) Global African History Timeline: https://www.blackpast.org/global-african-history-timeline/
4) Africa Facts: People of Africa – https://interesting-africa-facts.com/Africa-People/Africa-People.html
5) Africa: People, Geography, Fact (Britanicca) – https://www.britannica.com/place/Africa. Download PDF of Article: Africa.xps
VIDEO
1) PBS series by Henry Louis Gates, Jnr. on African Civilizations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhqaQ6mR82s
2) Great Kings and Queens of Africa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUAheV852Qk
3) Faces of Africa: Keepers of the Ark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gDEXmyoC_Q
4) Are the North Africans Black, White or Arab? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqQKN3nF_7A
5) History of Ancient Africa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cxbma2NDd38
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WEEK 7 |
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The Americas |
pp. 180 – 189 |
There are 2 sets of discussion questions for this week on the Americas. Respond to both sets of questions.
DISCUSSION I: THE AMERICAS
Compare and contrast some of the major “pre Columbian” indigenous civilizations and cultures that existed in these parts of the world during this period and what their implications for current day socio, political and economic developments are. Include in your discussion: What nations, countries or territories can these ancient civilizations be found today?
1) Early Americas – Humans.pdf
2) Native American Cultures – Facts, Regions & Tribes – HISTORY.pdf
VIDEO
1) The Incas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BN3jo5R1CY
2) The Mayas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Nhsp26bN8U&list=RDk2Zc9NhcO8I&index=5
3) Central America: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWdNq8lHdMA
4) Lost Kingdoms of Central America: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2Zc9NhcO8I
5) America Before Columbus I: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whP9RL5huhE
6) America Before Columbus II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF02VN2qVgc
7) The Aztecs, Maya, Olmec and Incas – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btvmI3BpvvY
8) Lost Kingdoms of South America: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvGf0JIat0s
DISCUSSION II:
1) What does colonial America and medieval Europe have in common?
2) What are the Medieval Roots of American Freedom?
ADDITIONAL READING
1) American Medieval – https://www.publicmedievalist.com/american-medieval/
2) The North American Middle Ages: http://globalmiddleages.org/project/north-american-middle-ages-big-history-mississippi-valley-mexico
3) The Medieval Roots of American Freedom: https://www.engr.psu.edu/mtah/articles/freedom.htm
4) Colonial America and Medieval Technology: PDF – colonial America and Medieval Technology.pdf
5) The Medieval in 19th Century History in America: PDF – Medieval History in America.pdf
VIDEO
1) The Colonization of North America: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRrYG4IE0C4
2) The Story of America: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMnXJpOYRYg
3) The Conquest of America: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tj9DmQ4oLV4
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WEEK 8 |
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The World of Empires: The World in 1500 – 1914 |
pp. 232 – 285 REMINDER Midterm Exam Due WEEK 8 BY SUNDAY AT 11:30PM: ALAPO – Midterm Exam HIST 108 – Fall 2021 |
DISCUSSION
Why was most of the historical period 1500 – 1914 known as “The World of Empires”?
ADDITIONAL READING
1) Early Modern Empires _1500-1800_.pdf
2) The_World_in_1500_CE _1_.pptx
3) Study Guide World History and Geography 1500 AD.pdf
4) Prelude to the Global Era: Explore how events before the 1900s continue to shape our world today
VIDEO
1) History of The World (Every Year): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6Wu0Q7x5D0&t=912s
2) 10 Empires That Came Close to World Domination – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYu-D4B69Bs
3) 10 World Empires: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7JK0RqAQaE
4) Biggest Empires in History: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rSu6EdLV_c
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WEEK 9
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The Modern World: The World in 1914 – present World War I, Between the Wars Also article: Efthimiades, Michael. “The Papacy of Benedict XV During World War I As A Transnational Organization.” Diakonos. Spring 2011. Published by Saint John’s University Theology Department. World War II Also article: Walzer, Michael. “World War II: Why Was This War Different?” Philosophy & Public Affairs, Vol. 1, No. 1 Autumn 1971, 3-21. |
pp. 286 – 399 pp. 288 – 334 Article of M. Efthimiades in Diakonos (handout) pp. 314 – 328 |
DISCUSSION: 2 – TWO discussion questions
1) Why was WWI known as “The Great War” and how did WWI shape the world?
2) Why was WWII known as the “War of Lightning – Blitzkrieg” and why was this war different than WWI?
ADDITIONAL READING
WORLD WAR I
1) How the Great War Shaped the World: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/08/how-the-great-war-shaped-the-world/373468/
2) The Great War and Pope Benedict XV: http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/the-great-war-and-pope-benedict-xv
3) World War I: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/toc/2014/08/ (additional readings on ww1)
Additional Resources
4) Treaty of Versailles: https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
5) New Technology in WW1: https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
6) Rebuilding Europe: https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
7) The Russian Revolution: https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
8) The Great Depression: https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
VIDEO
1) History Channel WWI (Part I): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uN5XAUroHw
2) History Channel WWI (Part II): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVjwFibFXuE
3) WW1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kg35etJ0UJs
WORLD WAR II
1) World War II and the Origins of Human Rights: https://sites.google.com/site/polisci49s/home/schedule-of-readings
2) Why WWII Was Different: Why WWII was different.gif
Additional Resources
1) Hostilities Commence – https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
2) The Battle of Britain: https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
3) The Pacific War: https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
4) End of the War: https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
5) Impact of WWII: https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
VIDEO
World War II: Blitzkrieg – The Lightning War – Full Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz31aVKI3d8
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WEEK 10
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Europe after WWII The Bipolar World (The Cold War)
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pp. 336 – 347 |
DISCUSSION: starting this week (until the end of the semester), respond to the discussion questions and ONE other person.
DISCUSSION – RESPOND TO ANY 2 QUESTIONS BELOW
1) Why was the beginning of the Cold War called “Bipolar World”?
2) Explain the US policy of “Containment” in addressing Europe after WWII.
3) Compare and contrast both the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan.
ADDITIONAL READING
1) The Cold War – The Cold War.pdf
2) Towards A Bipolar War – towards a bipolar war.pdf
3) Cold War, Causes, Facts & Summary – Cold War — Britannica Online Encyclopedia.pdf
4) A Missed Opportunity for Peace – missed opp for peace.pdf
5) The Yalta Conference – The Yalta Conference.pdf
6) The Potsdam Conference – The Potsdam Conference.pdf
OTHER RESOURCES
6) The World Between the Wars: https://historysilver.weebly.com/africa.html
7) The Cold War and Bipolarity etc.pdf
8) The Cold War, 1945 – 1989 – https://www.cvce.eu/en/education/unit-content/-/unit/55c09dcc-a9f2-45e9-b240-eaef64452cae
9) The Truman Doctrine – https://history.state.gov/milestones/1945-1952/truman-doctrine
10) The Marshal Plan – https://history.state.gov/milestones/1945-1952/marshall-plan
11) Crisis Points of The Cold War: The Suez Canal – https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
12) Competition between the East and West: The Atomic Race –https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
13) Europe After WWII: The Beginning of the Cold War – https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
14) Containment / The Truman Doctrine: https://www.ushistory.org/us/52c.asp
VIDEO
1) The Cold War: Emergence of a Bipolar World: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAL8sVsxxiE
2) The Cold War (crash course) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9C72ISMF_D0
3) The Truman Doctrine – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb8aW46T3bg
4) The Marshall Plan – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ls_Av45DCM&list=PLllIbdaSzguvjgqHc8NV8IxxZS0ae9W6p&index=2
5) The Marshal Plan (short) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMXjsVLOznc&list=PLllIbdaSzguvjgqHc8NV8IxxZS0ae9W6p&index=3
6) The Truman Doctrine and The Marshall Plan – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSIzj6AcShM
7) Why Did the Cold War Stay Cold? | World101
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WEEK 11 |
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The Americas |
pp. 348 – 357
REMINDER: RESEARCH / RESPONSE PAPER due next week Week 12. |
DISCUSSION
Discuss some of the problems across the Americas during this time in history. What led to them? How were they resolved or why did these challenges persist?
ADDITIONAL READING
1) Conflict Across Latin America – https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
2) Brazil: The Old Republic – https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
3) Chile: Chile’s Presidential Era – https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
4) Argentina: Before the Great Depression – https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
5) Mexico: The Porfiriato – https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
VIDEO
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WEEK 12 |
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Asia and the Middle East
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pp. 358 – 370 REMINDER: RESPONSE PAPER DUE ON SUNDAY WEEK 12 by 11:30PM
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DISCUSSION
Discuss some of the problems across Asia and the Middle East during this time in history. What led to them? How were they resolved or why did these challenges persist?
1) Japanese Recovery – https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
2) Indo China: France and Indo China – https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
3) The Indian Subcontinent: Indian Independence Movement – https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
4) The Koreas: Korea under Japanese Rule – https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
5) Communist China: https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
6) Afghanistan and the Cold War: https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
7) Iran Under the Shar: https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
8) The Monarchies of the Middle East: https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
9) Israel and Palestine: https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
10) Partition of the Ottoman Empire: https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
11) The Ottoman Empire: https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
12) Egypt (also see discussion on Africa): https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
13) Pre French Indo China: https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
14) British India: https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
15) South & Central Asia Explained | World101
16) East Asia & the Pacific Explained | World101
ADDITIONAL READING
1) The Cold War and Bipolarity etc.pdf
VIDEO
1) Communists, Nationalists and China Revolutions – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUCEeC4f6ts
2) Iran Revolutions – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w4Ku6l7OEI
3) Fight for Oil: 100 Years of the Middle East Part 1 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ybsEhlT2DA
4) Fight for Oil: 100 Years of the Middle East Part 2 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4QAH2JhP7Y&has_verified=1
REMINDER: RESPONSE PAPER DUE ON SUNDAY WEEK 12
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WEEK 13 |
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Africa |
pp. 375 – 378 See: https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view |
DISCUSSION
Discuss some of the problems across the African region during this time in history. What led to them? How were they resolved or why did these challenges persist?
ADDITIONAL READING
1) Egypt (also see discussion on Asia and the Middle East): https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
2) Imperialism in South Africa: https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
3) Zimbabwe: Unilateral Declaration for independence – https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
4) DRC: Independence from Belgium – https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
5) Independence in the Maghreb (French West Africa’s Move Towards Independence) – https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
6) Crisis Points of the Cold War: The Suez Canal – https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
7) The Independent African States: https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
8) Germany and Scramble for Colonies: https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
9) Africa and the United Kingdom: https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
10) France in Africa: https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
11) The Belgian Congo: https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
12) The Berlin Conference: https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
Below are additional resources from my African History from 1500 – present course at BMCC:
European Scramble and African Resistance. Map Quiz: The Scramble for Africa.
Read: Shillington, History of Africa, chapters 21-22;
“Zulu Eyewitness Accounts”. from Francis E. Colenso, History of the Zulu Wars and its Origin (London: Chapman & Hall, 1880): Day of The Zulu Encounters of Resistance Wars
I really Cannot Make Africa My Home I Really Cannot Make Africa My Home
Film & Discussion: Day of the Zulu [on the Anglo-Zulu battle of Isandlwana in 1879]: Zulu Wars
Video
- The Role of Explorers and Traders in the Colonization of Africa
- 2) Book / Movie by Woods, “Steve Biko: Cry Freedom” movie excerpt
- 3) Steve Biko Speaks! Black Consciousness and the South African Revolution
FOR REFERENCE ONLY NO NEED TO RESPOND FOR HIST 108 WEB 🙂
Discussion Questions (respond to any 3): See Map Africa’s Colonial Resources
1. What were the main reasons for the European Scramble for Africa?
2. Discuss the major European countries that had colonies in Africa.
3. What were each colony known for or what types of resources did they produce?
4. What types of colonial rule were incorporated in each of these colonies (hint: assimilation, direct, indirect rule). What were the pros and cons of each?
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WEEK 14 |
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New Challenges The 21st Century |
pp. 382 – 399 See: https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view |
DISCUSSION: see the week 14 link above in the reading section. Also there are 2 discussion questions this week. Please draw from all previous class discussion.
1) Why was the period 1989 – 2001 known as the long decade?.
2) Discuss some “new” global challenges in the 21st century….what may have led to some of these challenges.
Read sections on:
https://www.oercommons.org/courses/boundless-world-history/view
2) East Asia in the 21st Century
3) Africa in the 21st Century
4) Americas in the 21st Century
5) The Middle East and North Africa in the 21st Century
6) Global Concerns
VIDEO
The New Challenges for the 21st Century – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNUlxBvbaqQ
What are the Worlds Major Problem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY9nxG2ZQ7w
What Bill Gates is Afraid of: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AEMKudv5p0
How We Respond to the COVID 19: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xe8fIjxicoo
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Discussion on linking history to the present. A continuation of the new challenges in the 21st century. How did we get here? What can we do so that history does not repeat itself? As a take away from this course, what in your opinion would you consider to be your recommended “Blue Print” or “International framework for the 21st Century” based on everything that we have discussed from the beginning of the semester until now? Explain why, provide specific examples, citing sources.
Suggested topics for week 15 discussion:
US Presidential Elections
COVID Pandemic
Racism: Race and Ethnicity
Religious conflict
Gender Issues
Hunger
Water
Climate Changes
Decolonization
Conflict
War
Any other topic of interest (you may make suggestions including suggestions for learning materials or resources that pertain to your selected / suggested topic (s) of interest).
Suggested Resources on Global Challenges:
ALAPO – Globalization Reading List
Understand the challenges that will define our life
Sustainable Develop Goals [SDGs]
FALL 2021 FINAL EXAM: MORE DETAILS TBA
TOPIC: “GLOBALIZATION AND WORLD PEACE AFTER THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC”. STUDENTS WILL EXAMINE A CURRENT COUNTRY / NATION OR REGION IN CONFLICT AND OFFER A POST COVID 19 PANDEMIC SOLUTION TO ITS PROBLEMS [we will need a balance in topics so students will need to cross check with me so that we will not have everyone working on the same topic] – MORE DETAILS TBD: PAPER AND PPT PRESENTATION. PAPER DUE FINAL EXAM WEEK [WEEK 16], PPT PRESENTATION TO THE CLASS DURING THE LAST WEEK OF CLASSES [WEEK 15].
Read
ALAPO – Globalization Reading List
Watch
1] How is Conflict Changing? | World 101
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