Global & Regional Perspectives

CHT 3O1

20th Century History: Global & Regional Perspectives

Teacher: Ms. Chong When: Period ___ Office: Room 235 Where: Room ___

Description: This course will examine the major events, movements, and people of the Twentieth Century. We will begin with an in-depth look at views of the world in 1900 and follow through to the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and beyond. Rather than memorize names and dates, students will be expected to focus on the “cause and effect” relationship between historical events.

Units:

Unit One - The Turn of the Century & WWI

Unit Two - The Russian Revolution

Unit Three - Totalitarianism and WWII

Unit Four - The Cold War & Case Studies

Culminating Activities: Each unit will contain a large summative project incorporating the four evaluation categories.

Unit 1 – Debate: Causes of the Great War Unit 2 – Communist Propaganda Film Unit 3 – 1984 & Totalitarianism Comparative Analysis Unit 4 – Seminars: Case Studies in 20th Century Conflicts

Course Fee: Unfortunately, there has been no “new curriculum” textbook published for this course, so students are required to buy a $____ “Course Pack” of mandatory assigned readings. Evaluation: Marks on Performance Tasks, unit tests, and daily assignments will be subdivided into the following categories. The total weight of these categories are:

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION VALUE Knowledge &  Knowledge of facts and terms  Understanding of concepts, principles, and theories 25% Understanding  Understanding relationships between concepts  Critical thinking skills (analysis, detecting points-of-view or bias) Thinking &  Creative thinking skills (problem solving, using multiple Inquiry perspective) 20%  Inquiry skills (forming questions, researching, interpreting and evaluating information, drawing conclusions)  Applying and transferring concepts and skills to familiar and new contexts Application  Making logical conclusions or generalizations  Use of technology and materials 15%  Making connections (between past, present, and future, between different subjects, with world outside school)  Communicating both information and ideas  Using symbols and visuals (maps and diagrams) Communication  Oral communication (debates, role-playing, class participation) 15%  Written communication (paragraphs, short essays, large reports) A two-hour written exam will address all of the units in the Final Exam course as well as the four skill categories above. 25%

Class Participation: Considerable class time will be dedicated to group discussions and arguments. This is meant to practice your analytical and evaluative skills, as well as making class more interesting. Since 15% of your mark is “Communication”, be prepared to speak in front of everyone!

In historical discussion, every member of the class is entitled to a voice, and mutual respect is essential. By respect, we mean:  listening when another person is talking  disagreeing without insulting  speaking your mind when you can back up opinion with facts This is the greatest history course in the universe. Boy, were YOU smart to sign up for it!