PROPOSAL - CHANGE IN COURSE
Name of course being
changed:
Europe in the Twentieth Century
HIST-201
What change is being
proposed?
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Explanation of proposed The course objectives are being changed to reflect the practices
change already in place in this course; those that help students become more
effective writers and oral communicators. The five new objectives that
are being proposed are designed to fulfill the oral communication
requirement and include all learning outcomes specified in those five
objectives. This course will provide a minimum of 7.5 hours of
instruction in oral communication with students demonstrating their
abilities to be effective oral communicators through a number of graded
class assignments, including the reiteration of the terms, concepts and
themes discussed in previous lectures as well as the clear
communication of complex problems and inter-disciplinary solutions.
Why is this change
Oral communication is already an important part of the Europe in
needed?
the Twentieth Century course, with formal presentations and group
discussions well integrated into course expectations. The addition of
these learning objectives into the course outline will formalize
teaching practices that we already engage in.
What effect will this
Students completing two qualified courses in the Social Science
change have on other
core will have satisfied the Oral Communication requirement. This
courses, transfer patterns,
change will broaden the course opportunities students have for
and/or programs?
completing the oral communication requirement at HCC.
Date of this proposal:
APPROVAL
SUBMISSION
COURSE
X
X
Delete the course
Change the course name
Change the course number
Change the course description
Change the pre-requisites or co-requisites
Change the course content substantially
Other: Change objectives to meet new oral communications
revisions
Submitted by:
Division(s):
August 31, 2009
Jerry Casway
SSCI
Electronic signature from
the division chair (s):
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Comments from division
chair(s):
The new Oral Communication requirements conform to the new
Gen Ed revisions.
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COURSE OUTLINE
ORIGINAL
HIST-201
Europe in the Twentieth Century
3 Semester Hours
HOWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Description
The student will be able to describe the political, economic, intellectual and cultural development in Europe
beginning with the events and conditions that led to the breakdown of European stability and World War I. The
student will examine the diplomatic maneuverings of the Peace of Paris and its consequences, the roots and
impacts of the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia and the evolution and development of totalitarianism in
Germany and Italy. The student will also explain the origins, events, and results of World War II, the Cold
War, the collapse of the Soviet Empire, and the quest for a united Europe. Prerequisite: ENGL-121. (3 hours
weekly)
A liberal education prepares students to lead ethical, productive, and creative lives and to understand how the
pursuit of lifelong learning and critical thinking fosters good citizenship. General education courses form the
core of a liberal education within the higher education curriculum and provide a coherent intellectual experience
for all students by introducing the fundamental concepts and methods of inquiry in the areas of mathematics, the
physical and natural sciences, the social sciences, the arts and the humanities, and composition. This course is
part of the general education core experience at Howard Community College.
Overall Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Discuss and analyze the political and cultural conditions of Europe in the decades before the
First World War.
Summarize and evaluate the diplomatic and political course of events leading to the First World
War.
Discuss and evaluate the war guilt responsibility controversy for the First World War.
Summarize the character and impact of the First World War.
Assess the European and international changes precipitated by the Paris Peace Conference of
1919.
Summarize and analyze the factors that led up to and influenced the Bolshevik Revolution of
1917.
Discuss and evaluate the policies, motivations and conditions that influenced Stalin's
transformation of the Soviet Union.
Compare and contrast the domestic and diplomatic policies of the United States, Great Britain,
France and the U.S.S.R. between the two world wars.
Summarize and evaluate the conditions and factors that affected the rise of Fascism in Spain,
Italy and Germany.
Compare and contrast the character and institutional mechanisms of two prominent 20th century
totalitarian regimes - particularly Nazi Germany and Stalinist Russia.
Summarize and assess the long-range and immediate events and crises that precipitated the
outbreak of the Second World War.
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12.
13.
14.
15.
Describe and evaluate the character, scope and impact of the Second World War.
Analyze and discuss the factors and situations that influenced the post-war Cold War.
Summarize the changing politics of the global and colonial world in the post-war decades of
decolonization and the emergence of the Third World.
Evaluate the impact of the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War era.
Major Topics
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
VIII.
IX.
X.
XI.
XII.
XIII.
The European Setting (1871-1914), The Road to War
Causes and Nature of World War I
The Search for a New Order and Balance
Russian Politics, Economics and Revolutionary Heritage
Stalin and Stalinism: The New Soviet State
The West and the Uncertainties of the Twenties and Thirties
The Rise of Fascism
Causes of World War II
Hitler's Germany
Politics and Diplomacy During World War II
The Cold War
Decolonization and the Third World
Collapse of Communism
Course Requirements
Writing
This course is a writing intensive class, meaning that there are written requirements amounting to at
least 2500 words. Short answer identifications, essay questions and perhaps a research paper will be
used to determine the final course grade.
Grading/Exams
Grading procedures will be determined by the individual faculty member but will include exams and formal
writing assignments.
Other Course Requirements
This course is a Social and Behavioral Science core course.
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REVISED
COURSE OUTLINE
HIST-201
Europe in the Twentieth Century
3 Semester Hours
HOWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Description
The student will be able to describe the political, economic, intellectual and cultural development in Europe
beginning with the events and conditions that led to the breakdown of European stability and World War I. The
student will examine the diplomatic maneuverings of the Peace of Paris and its consequences, the roots and
impacts of the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia and the evolution and development of totalitarianism in
Germany and Italy. The student will also explain the origins, events, and results of World War II, the Cold
War, the collapse of the Soviet Empire, and the quest for a united Europe. Prerequisite: ENGL-121. (3 hours
weekly)
A liberal education prepares students to lead ethical, productive, and creative lives and to understand how the
pursuit of lifelong learning and critical thinking fosters good citizenship. General education courses form the
core of a liberal education within the higher education curriculum and provide a coherent intellectual experience
for all students by introducing the fundamental concepts and methods of inquiry in the areas of mathematics, the
physical and natural sciences, the social sciences, the arts and the humanities, and composition. This course is
part of the general education core experience at Howard Community College.
Overall Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
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Discuss and analyze the political and cultural conditions of Europe in the decades before the
First World War.
Summarize and evaluate the diplomatic and political course of events leading to the First World
War.
Discuss and evaluate the war guilt responsibility controversy for the First World War.
Summarize the character and impact of the First World War.
Assess the European and international changes precipitated by the Paris Peace Conference of
1919.
Summarize and analyze the factors that led up to and influenced the Bolshevik Revolution of
1917.
Discuss and evaluate the policies, motivations and conditions that influenced Stalin's
transformation of the Soviet Union.
Compare and contrast the domestic and diplomatic policies of the United States, Great Britain,
France and the U.S.S.R. between the two world wars.
Summarize and evaluate the conditions and factors that affected the rise of Fascism in Spain,
Italy and Germany.
Compare and contrast the character and institutional mechanisms of two prominent 20th century
totalitarian regimes - particularly Nazi Germany and Stalinist Russia.
Summarize and assess the long-range and immediate events and crises that precipitated the
outbreak of the Second World War.
Describe and evaluate the character, scope and impact of the Second World War.
Analyze and discuss the factors and situations that influenced the post-war Cold War.
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14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
Summarize the changing politics of the global and colonial world in the post-war decades of
decolonization and the emergence of the Third World.
Evaluate the impact of the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War era.
Demonstrate active listening skills by objectively restating, in his/her own words, material which
has been verbally transmitted.
Demonstrate the physical ability to speak effectively so that the receiver(s) can understand. This
will include diction, pronunciation, enunciation, pace, pitch, and volume.
Communicate an abstract or concrete idea so that the receiver(s) clearly perceives the intended
message.
Effectively deliver a formal oral presentation in front of a group.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate using appropriate language.
Major Topics
I.
The European Setting (1871-1914), The Road to War
II.
Causes and Nature of World War I
III.
The Search for a New Order and Balance
IV.
Russian Politics, Economics and Revolutionary Heritage
V. Stalin and Stalinism: The New Soviet State
VI.
The West and the Uncertainties of the Twenties and Thirties
VII.
The Rise of Fascism
VIII.
Causes of World War II
IX.
Hitler's Germany
X. Politics and Diplomacy During World War II
XI.
The Cold War
XII.
Decolonization and the Third World
XIII.
Collapse of Communism
Course Requirements
Writing
This course is a writing intensive class, meaning that there are written requirements amounting to at
least 2500 words. Short answer identifications, essay questions and perhaps a research paper will be
used to determine the final course grade.
Grading/Exams
Grading procedures will be determined by the individual faculty member but will include exams and formal
writing assignments.
Other Course Requirements
This course is a Social and Behavioral Science core course.
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