10/16/08

Course Description:

The course is a survey of modern European history from the Renaissance and Reformation through the modern era.  A variety of topics will be covered, including the rise of nation-states, the development of cultural and intellectual movements and institutions, the great revolutions, war and its aftermath, social and family life, and contemporary issues such as the emergence of the European Union, immigration, and Islam in Europe.  Along the way students will be asked to read both primary and secondary sources, learn how to critically analyze text and meaning in historical context, and master both objective content and subjective argument both written and oral.

Announcements:

I will be using this page to post announcements and schedules for my Modern European History class (F-Block).

(9.4.08)  The first schedule is now listed in the link below. (revised after dean day)

(9.5.08)  Study Questions and Terms for first reading.

(9.8.08)  Study Questions and Terms, as well as an Outline for the second reading from Chapter 10.

(9.11.08) Study Questions and Terms for the third reading from Chapter 10.

(9.12.08) Study Questions and Terms for the first reading from Chapter 11.

(9.15.08) Study Questions and Terms for the second reading from Chapter 11. 

(9.17.08) Study Questions and Terms for the third reading from Chapter 11.  Test Review for Chs. 10 and 11.

(9.22.08): Post-Test Schedule is here.

(9.23.08): Worksheet for Shakespeare and Cervantes; Study Questions and Terms for the first reading from Chapter 12.

(9.26.08): Study Questions and Terms for the second reading from Chapter 12.  Writing Dos and Don'ts.

(9.29.08): Study Questions and Terms for the first reading from Chapter 13. 

(10.7.08): Web site for the Palace of Versailles.

(10.16.08): Review for Chapter 13 test (on MONDAY).