World History: The Fundamentals of the Modern World, Part 2
In this semester course, students will take a deep dive into world history from the end of WWI to the 21st century. #academic
Melissa Quijano M. Ed.
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What's included
14 live meetings
14 in-class hoursHomework
There is no formal homework, but I will post discussion questions 1-2 times a month that could include brief resources, such as a histomap. Students will be encouraged to respond to these in any way they prefer. There will also be 2 optional exams posted.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
This class will cover world history from 1920 to the 21st century. Through a combination of discussion and lecture, students will gain an in depth understanding of the world at this time, particularly related to how forces of capitalism and imperialism affected different nation's actions. This class will give an in-depth understanding of what the world was like during WWII and the Cold War. Students should take Part 1 to study the 19th century and WWI. Students who have worked with my in the past will be familiar with my tone, which is often quick to point out the inequality in nation's actions. This is a history that actively works to understand colonization, rather than perpetuate colonial inaccuracies. Students will be encouraged to take stances on issues and to deconstruct certain myths, especially in relation to racism. 1-2 times a month, I will post discussion questions and other materials, such as video maps or brief articles, that relate to class. Students are encouraged to respond to these in any way they like, including writing or video recording. There will be 2 optional assessments; a midterm after class 7 and a final after class 14. These will be multiple choice. Classes will be taught through slides with text and images. Images will include photographs and political cartoons from the time period. Class is taught through a combination of discussion and lecture, depending on the willingness of students to talk! I ask a lot of questions and am open to all discussion. Class Schedule: Class 1: Decolonization -Geography after the Great War Class 2: The Spanish Civil War -A global experiment Class 3: The Great Depression -Rise of Fascism -Effects felt around the world Class 4: Outbreak of WWII -Attempts at stopping it; Munich Agreement Class 5: The Battle Fronts -East and West -The Holocaust Class 6: The End of the War -Massive human displacement -The United Nations Class 7: The Cold War -Rise of the US and USSR -Ideological differences Class 8: Containment -Vietnam, Korea, Middle East Class 9: African Social Movements -Black Power -Independence in Africa Class 10: Corruption in South America -American intervention Class 11: 1968 Movements -Protests across the world -Arab Spring Class 12: The Rise of Neoliberalism -Effects on globalization -Margaret Thatcher, Ronald Reagan Class 13: The Fall of the USSR -Rise of China Class 14: 9/11 and its Aftermath -A shaky start to the 21st century It's not required, but check out Part 1 for the 18th century and early 20th! https://outschool.com/classes/world-history-the-fundamentals-of-the-modern-world-part-1-vfw7SL4c#usgnLONkoY
Learning Goals
Students will trace the events of the 20th and early 21st century.
Students will understand the impacts decolonization had on the world.
Students will reflect on the optimism of the 21st century after a century of vicious conflict.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will discuss war, terrorism, and genocide in this class. I will not show graphic photographs (such as of dead bodies). I will answer all questions as accurately as possible, though will not volunteer information about torture or sexual abuse (that was prevalent during the Holocaust for example)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Each lesson pulls from a variety of sources. Some include:
- The Encylcopedia Brittanica
- Schulze, H. (1996). Germany: A New History. (D. L. Schneider, Trans.) Munich: C. H. Beck'sche Verlagsbuchhandlung.
- Felix Gilbert's The End of the European Era, 2008
- A Concise History of the Caribbean by Charles Babbage, 2012
- African Perspectives on Colonialism. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1987. Print.
Joined July, 2019
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533reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from CUNY College of Staten Island
Bachelor's Degree in English from CUNY Brooklyn College
Melissa Quijano has a Master's of Adolescent Social Studies Education and has been teaching for over 5 years. She is extremely passionate about the social sciences and strives to make history relatable to students. She is constantly looking to expand her perspective on historical topics by going to museums all over the world. Melissa frequently teaches about imperialism and colonization and works hard to ensure multiple viewpoints are shared and that the voices of those affected are not silenced. She has studied colonization in Africa and Latin America at the graduate level. She has taken multiple courses about the 20th century at the University level as well. Reviews
Live Group Class
$185
for 14 classes1x per week, 14 weeks
60 min
Completed by 17 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
4-10 learners per class
