Anglo-American University in Prague European History II
| Course Name | European History II |
| Course Code | HIS122 |
| Description | This course provides an overview of European History from approximately 1500 to 2000. It discusses politics, economics and the sacred in the Renaissance and Reformation; the French Revolution; the Industrial Revolution; the creation of national identities and states; the First World War; the inter-war period; World War II; the post-war Soviet Bloc, and Western Europe in the post-war era. Instruction is via reading, class presentations and both teacher- and student-led discussions and the study of documentaries and podcasts. The key concerns of these different activities are to facilitate the in-depth exploration of important problems in modern European history and to encourage the intellectual development of each student. |
| Learning Outcomes | Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: – Identify the outline historical ‘facts’ that have defined Europe from the Renaissance to the twenty-first century; – Describe decisive political, economic, social and political forces which have shaped modern Europe; – Reflect on knowledge gained in terms of alternative interpretations/explanations and students own experiences/understanding of the world; – Analyse and contextualise historical developments in European history, identifying patterns and continuities in addition to changes; – Offer evaluations of European history based on critical thinking and an understanding of historical methodology and the use of primary and secondary sources. |
| School | School of Humanities & Social Sciences |
| Level | Bachelor |
| Number of credits (US / ECTS) | 3 US / 6 ECTS |