ABOUT THE COURSE
History is more than the study of
the past. It is the process of recording, reconstructing and interpreting the
past through the investigation of a variety of sources. It is a discipline that
gives people an understanding of themselves and others in relation to the
world, both past and present. Students of history should learn how the
discipline works. It is an exploratory subject that poses questions without
providing definitive answers. In order to understand the past, students must
engage with it both through exposure to primary historical sources and through
the work of historians. Historical study involves both selection and
interpretation of data and critical evaluation of it. Students of history
should appreciate the relative nature of historical knowledge and
understanding, as each generation reflects its own world and preoccupations and
as more evidence emerges. A study of history both requires and develops an
individual’s understanding of, and empathy for, people living in other periods
and contexts. This course will prepare students for the IB History Exam HL
in May. The course will cover modern topics under four distinct categories:
1. Peacekeeping and Peacemaking: International Relations between 1918-1936 2. Causes, Practices and Effects of War: WWI, The Spanish Civil War, WWII, Vietnam 3. Rise and Rule of Authoritarian and Single-Party States: Stalin, Mussolini, Hitler, Mao, and Castro 4. The Cold War Era: Causes, Effects of the Cold War/International Diplomacy from 1946-1992 |
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PHYSICAL ADDRESS2001 Alleghany Drive
Charlotte, NC 28202 |