Europe
from 1890 to the
Present
 
 
 
 

HST 422, Spring 2008
World War I poster - St. George and the Dragon
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Assignments

Schedule

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Dr. Caitlin Corning  Office Hours: 9:30-10:30 (MWF), 1:15-2:30 (T,TH)
Office: Center Street House #5 Syllabus: http://academic.georgefox.edu/~ccorning/20
Phone: 503-554-2673  e-mail: ccorning@georgefox.edu

Course Description
This course is a general overview of European history from 1890 to the present. While there will be a focus on political events in order to tie this course together, economic, social and cultural issues will also be explored. Through discussions, readings and papers students will explore the issues surrounding the Holocaust, as well as the other complex events of the 20th century.

Course Objectives
1. To provide the student with a basic understanding of the developments in politics, economics, and society during this period.

2. Through papers and discussion to explore issues facing the world and Christian community today.

3. To encourage students to improve their academic skills in the areas of critical analysis, writing, oral communication and organization.

Required Texts
Brose, A History of Europe in the Twentieth Century
Perry, Sources of Twentieth-Century Europe
Browning, Ordinary Men
Fogelman, Conscience and Courage
Hannah, The Great War Reader

Grading

Attendance and participation, current news  10%
Discussions 15%
Holocaust Paper 25%
Mid-Term Exam 25%
Final Exam 25%

Late Policy

All assignments will be discounted 5% per day except in cases of excused absence