Wednesday, August 17, 2011

World Studies II
1600-To the Present
Grade 9-10


Course Description

This course begins with an examination of the Renaissance through the present, with a concentration on western civilization and culture. Students will be challenged to develop insights into many contemporary problems through acquiring a thorough God-centered understanding of the origins and foundations of those problems. Culture, warfare, nationalism, and other topics relevant to today’s world will be the focus of the course contents.

Course of Study

Chapter 10 The Renaissance
Chapter 11 The Reformation
Chapter 12 The Age of Exploration (Group Project)
Chapter 13 Pursuit of Power
Chapter 14 Age of Reason
Chapter 15 Attempts at Liberty: The French Revolution
Chapter 16-17-18 The European World (Group Project)
Chapter 19 World War I
Chapter 20 Discontent and Experimentation
Chapter 21 World War II
Chapter 22 The Cold War
Chapter 23 To the Present

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