HIST 60 History – Provincial Level examines the major social, economic and political movements from the late 1900's into the 21st century. Students develop an understanding of global events, from war to social movements to economic crises as presented through text, video and lecture/discussion. Students learn how global issues are interconnected geographically and politically. Skills to analyze events and to write brief synopses for presentations are developed.
This course prepares students for further studies in social sciences at the post-secondary level. This course qualifies for the BC Adult Graduation Diploma.
Notes:
See the ABE Articulation Handbook 2023/24 Edition at https://www.bctransferguide.ca/transfer-options/adult-basic-education/past-abe-guides/
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 128 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 4 |
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| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 4.5 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Interpret and evaluate information from artifacts, oral tradition, original documents and other primary sources
- Explain the importance and results of the Russian Revolution and civil war
- Explain the role of nationalism and imperialism in nation building in the 20th century
- Evaluate primary sources to document the significant economic, social and political events of the interwar years
a) Describe Treaty of Versailles and League of Nations and explain their importance
b) What was the impact of war reparations on Germany?
c) Discuss rise of Japanese imperialism.
d) Discuss Indian nationalism and the problems of China in the context of imperialism.
e) What were the economic and social changes in Europe and North America in the 20’s.
- Identify causes and significant events of World War I and II
a) Discuss the Great Depression including its causes and consequences
b) Explain the rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party out of the Weimar Republic in Germany.
c) Discuss Franklin Roosevelt and the New Deal.
d) Trace Stalin’s rise to power and modernization of Russia.
- Identify origins and significant events of the Cold War
- Explain Canada’s role and place during each period of world history from World War I to present day
a) Discuss the origins and major events of the Cold War
b) What was the Iron Curtain?
c) Trace Western Europe’s move towards the European Union.
d) Discuss the rise of the Asian economies.
- Describe the end of the European empires and their impact on Africa and Asia
a) Discuss the rise of the Peoples’ Republic of China
b) Discuss the end of the European empires and its impact on Africa and Southern Asia.
c) Explain the advent of globalization.
d) Discuss the events leading to the current situation in the Middle East.
- Discuss the rise of Asian Economies and the advent of globalization (12) or discuss the events leading to the current situation in the Middle East
- Analyze current events in a historical context
- Recognize decolonization from artifacts, oral tradition, original documents and other primary sources
Grading Table
Standard Academic Upgrading Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
| 85-89 |
A |
| 80-84 |
A- |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
| 72-75 |
B |
| 68-71 |
B- |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
| 60-63 |
C |
| 55-59 |
C- |
| 50-54 |
P |
| Non-completion or unsatisfactory performance |
NCG
No Credit Granted |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.