This course develops a greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and contacts in interaction with different types of human societies. Using their knowledge and skills, students will explore comparisons among major societies. This course will prepare students to take the Advanced Placement exam.Required materials:
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WORLD CIVILIZATIONS: THE GLOBAL EXPERIENCE
Movie Selection: Napoleon Bonaparte: the Glory of France, The Napoleonic Soldier, French Revolution, Napoleon, Joan of Arc, The Industrial Revolution, Dear Home: Letters from WWI, Last Voyage of the Lusitania, WWI Foot Soldier, The True Story of Rasputin, Anastasia – The Last Russian Princess, Russia’s Last Czar, WWII Cause & Effect, Pearl Harbor and D-Day, Auschwitz: If You Cried, You Died, Nuremberg: Tyranny on Trial, Korea – The Forgotten War, East Germany Opens Its Borders, Iran Hostage Crisis, Celebrate the Century, Time Life Video Series: Ancient Civilizations - Egypt, China, Middle East,Invitation to Contact Instructor:
PBS Movie- The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization, Millenium Series 11-19th Centuries, History Channel Videos - The Olympics, Ship of Slaves, World Wars,
The Learning Channel - Ancient Warriors
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