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HIST 1103 - Contemporary World History


Credits: 3

Catalog Description
This course is a historical analysis of the contemporary world in global perspective from the aftermath of World War II to the present. Topics surveyed will include such areas as WWII and the Peace, Cold War containment, global, social, and economic patterns, neo-imperialism, decolonization, peace initiatives; local and international perspectives of global conditions and events; and global terrorism.

Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: One year of U.S. and world history in high school

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 offered through Anoka-Ramsey’s Concurrent Enrollment Program.



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