HIST-21103 or 6 credit hours

The Twentieth-Century World

History · 3 hrs Lecture

Offered: Fall/Winter Or Spring

No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.

Description

This course offers an historical approach to the characteristic problems, new or inherited, of the twentieth century, e.g., problems of industrialism; nationalism; balance of power; racial conflicts; imperial rivalries; origins, character, and results of World War I; totalitarian experiments; the Second World War; problems of the post-war period; the contemporary world-scene; the United Nations' difficulties and achievements.

Restrictions

Students may not hold credit for this course and HIST-2100.

Lecture

From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.