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History 12
Course Outline
Scope and Objectives
History 12 examines some of the major themes and events of the 20th century, particularly in the period 1919-1980’s. It is expected that students will acquire a general appreciation of themes and trends in the 20th society, as well as a reasonably detailed knowledge of specific events and people. The object of this course is to provide a disciplined study of history, with some emphasis on research and other historiographic skills.
MAJOR TOPICS OF STUDY/COURSE CONTENT
Introductions
-Getting to know the course and one another
-Reviewing student expectations and other details specific to this class
Unit One: The World of 1919; 1914-1941 (Weeks 1-3)
1) The causes and main events of World War I
2) The Paris Peace Conferences, the effects on the Post-War world, and the search for
security
3) Russia from Revolution to 1941 (Stalin)
Unit Two: Promise and Collapse; 1919-1939 (Week 4-5)
1) Inside the United States to 1941
2) Colonial Rule in the Middle East and India
3) The Failure of Democracy: Ideologies and Totalitarianism
a. Mussolini and the rise of Italian Fascism
b. The Failure of Democracy in Germany (Hitler)
Unit Three: Turmoil and Tragedy; 1933-1945 (Weeks 6-8)
1) Fascism in Japan; Spanish Civil War; Steps to War (Appeasement)
2) Causes of the Second World War
3) Events, Issues, and Politics of WW II
Unit Four: Transformation and Tension; 1945-1963 (Week 9-12)
1) End of WWII + The UN
2) The Holocaust + Genocide
3) The Bipolar World
a. The Cold War Defined + Beginnings
b. Events of the Cold War + Technology
Unit Five: Progress and Uncertainty since 1945; 1945-1991 (Week 13-17)
1) The Indochina War + Vietnam War
2) The Failure of Communism + Collapse of the Soviet Union
3) End of the Cold War
4) Global Economic Integration + European Union
5) China + Japan
6) Latin America
7) Indian Independence + the Middle East
Unit Six: Trends Since 1945; 1945-Present (Week 18)
1) Human Rights in South Africa (Apartheid)
2) The Civil Rights Movement (USA)
3) The Changing Role of Women in History (Women’s Rights)
Unit Seven: Final Research Essay 1) Final Research Paper research
FINAL MARKS
Assignments/Projects/Essays 18 X 4%= 72%
Tests/Quizzes 5 X 4%= 20%
Final Research Essay or Final Exam 8%
Work habits will be assessed as G (Good), S (Satisfactory), or N (Needs Improvement).
NOTE: This is an academic course.
Coursework mark will consist of 92% of your final grade.
Final Research Essay will consist of 8% of you final coursework grade.
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
Be Prepared for classes and Read the pages in outline … before Seminars
Keep organized and complete one Learning guide per week
Communicate with me if you have time issues and you are falling behind
WORK HABITS
Always work to your full potential; put maximum effort into everything + do your own work.
Ask for help/clarification if you do not understand.
MATERIALS/SUPPLIES
A 3-ring binder at least 2-3 inches wide
A set of page dividers to separate each unit
Plenty of loose leaf lined paper
Pens - at least 2 blue or black, 1 red, 1 black fine liner, pencils, eraser/white out.
Your student agenda book
Your textbooks
Keep the following sections in your binder (use dividers) in this order:
1. Unit One
2. Unit Two
3. Unit Three
4. Unit Four
5. Unit Five
6. Unit Six
Scope and Objectives
History 12 examines some of the major themes and events of the 20th century, particularly in the period 1919-1980’s. It is expected that students will acquire a general appreciation of themes and trends in the 20th society, as well as a reasonably detailed knowledge of specific events and people. The object of this course is to provide a disciplined study of history, with some emphasis on research and other historiographic skills.
MAJOR TOPICS OF STUDY/COURSE CONTENT
Introductions
-Getting to know the course and one another
-Reviewing student expectations and other details specific to this class
Unit One: The World of 1919; 1914-1941 (Weeks 1-3)
1) The causes and main events of World War I
2) The Paris Peace Conferences, the effects on the Post-War world, and the search for
security
3) Russia from Revolution to 1941 (Stalin)
Unit Two: Promise and Collapse; 1919-1939 (Week 4-5)
1) Inside the United States to 1941
2) Colonial Rule in the Middle East and India
3) The Failure of Democracy: Ideologies and Totalitarianism
a. Mussolini and the rise of Italian Fascism
b. The Failure of Democracy in Germany (Hitler)
Unit Three: Turmoil and Tragedy; 1933-1945 (Weeks 6-8)
1) Fascism in Japan; Spanish Civil War; Steps to War (Appeasement)
2) Causes of the Second World War
3) Events, Issues, and Politics of WW II
Unit Four: Transformation and Tension; 1945-1963 (Week 9-12)
1) End of WWII + The UN
2) The Holocaust + Genocide
3) The Bipolar World
a. The Cold War Defined + Beginnings
b. Events of the Cold War + Technology
Unit Five: Progress and Uncertainty since 1945; 1945-1991 (Week 13-17)
1) The Indochina War + Vietnam War
2) The Failure of Communism + Collapse of the Soviet Union
3) End of the Cold War
4) Global Economic Integration + European Union
5) China + Japan
6) Latin America
7) Indian Independence + the Middle East
Unit Six: Trends Since 1945; 1945-Present (Week 18)
1) Human Rights in South Africa (Apartheid)
2) The Civil Rights Movement (USA)
3) The Changing Role of Women in History (Women’s Rights)
Unit Seven: Final Research Essay 1) Final Research Paper research
FINAL MARKS
Assignments/Projects/Essays 18 X 4%= 72%
Tests/Quizzes 5 X 4%= 20%
Final Research Essay or Final Exam 8%
Work habits will be assessed as G (Good), S (Satisfactory), or N (Needs Improvement).
NOTE: This is an academic course.
Coursework mark will consist of 92% of your final grade.
Final Research Essay will consist of 8% of you final coursework grade.
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
Be Prepared for classes and Read the pages in outline … before Seminars
Keep organized and complete one Learning guide per week
Communicate with me if you have time issues and you are falling behind
WORK HABITS
Always work to your full potential; put maximum effort into everything + do your own work.
Ask for help/clarification if you do not understand.
MATERIALS/SUPPLIES
A 3-ring binder at least 2-3 inches wide
A set of page dividers to separate each unit
Plenty of loose leaf lined paper
Pens - at least 2 blue or black, 1 red, 1 black fine liner, pencils, eraser/white out.
Your student agenda book
Your textbooks
Keep the following sections in your binder (use dividers) in this order:
1. Unit One
2. Unit Two
3. Unit Three
4. Unit Four
5. Unit Five
6. Unit Six