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Sep 07, 2024
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AHSE 51 Contemporary History and World Problems3-5 credits
This contextualized history course examines a contemporary history and world problems in depth. This course prepares the student to pass a high school equivalency examination and meet the history requirements of Washington State High School Diploma.
Prerequisites: A minimum of 221 on the CASAS Reading Assessment and a writing sample.
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Investigate the development of civilization in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas and explore how societies change over time
- Analyze technological, political, social, and economic revolutions in world history
- Explore the conflicts between nations to the present day and analyze the challenges facing the modern world
- Describe cultural characteristics of societies over time and investigate the effects of technological innovation on economic and social change
- Engage in writing in response to texts, concepts, and scenarios
- Use research skills to access, interpret, and apply information from multiple sources
- Identify, analyze, and evaluate the decisions and actions of significant events that have shaped modern history
- Engage in thoughtful dialogue with their peers and share well informed opinions related to historical events
- Work effectively both individually and collaboratively on historical projects
- Utilize technology to further enhance and develop their understanding of modern historical events
Total Hours: 30-50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 30-50
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