History 20
April 26, 2021
The instructor for this course is Anthony Prima
Course History
First Offered in 2015
Developed by Todd Paslawski
Redeveloped by Anthony Prima 2020
History 20 consists of 6 units. Descriptions of concepts that are developed and their time frames include the following:
Course Information / Credit Recovery Units
| Unit | Concept |
|---|---|
Unit 1 Death of the Old Order 20 hours 20% of mark | Students will investigate the consequence of World War I and the political responses to the destruction of traditional order and values. The rise of totalitarian regimes exemplified this disillusionment. |
Unit 2 The Totalitarian State 20 hours 20% of mark | After World War I, no nation wanted to experience another world war and all sought to achieve national security and international peace. The forces of nationalism, ideology, and economics all made the achievement of those goals unattainable resulting in World War II |
Unit 3 National Sovereignty and Collective Security 20 hours 20% of mark | The Decline of the European powers combined with a growing desire for self-determination resulted in the end of colonial empire. The desire for self-determination by distinct populations continues to affect both nation and international politics. |
Unit 4 Self Determination and the Cold War 20 hours 20% of mark | The emergence of two superpowers, during and after World War II, each representing a competing ideology, is the central focus of this unit. The global implications of this rivalry will also be investigated. |
Unit 5 Global Issues 20 hours 20% of mark | This unit addresses a number of the issues which dominate contemporary affairs. This unit will investigation issues related to globalism, the environment, human rights, modern conflict, and terrorism. |
