Numbering Code	U-LAS01 10010 LE38	Year/Term	2022 ・ Second semester
Number of Credits	2	Course Type	Lecture
Target Year	All students	Target Student	For all majors
Language	English	Day/Period	Fri.3
Instructor name	BHATTE, Pallavi Kamlakar (Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies Senior Lecturer)
Outline and Purpose of the Course	This is an introductory undergraduate course, providing students a basic narrative of major turning points that shaped modern Europe from the late 18th-century through the present, including the cause and the course of the two world wars. The purpose of this course is to develop (a) an understanding of some of the principle themes in modern Western History, and (b) an ability to analyze historical evidence and historical interpretation, and (c) an ability to express historical understanding verbally.
Course Goals	One of the goals of this course is to help students to consider multiple accounts of historical events in order to understand international relations from a variety of perspectives. Besides nurturing their English reading, writing and communication skills, the ultimate goal of this course is to provide a platform for students to discuss history in English.
Schedule and Contents	Week : Content 1: Introduction to the course and Overview 2 & 3: The French Revolution and Napoleon 4 & 5: The Industrial Revolution and Pax Britannica 6 & 7: World War I 8 & 9: Interwar period and the rise of Fascist Italy, Germany and,Japan 10 & 11: World War II 12 & 13: The Cold War 14: Post Cold War and the Contemporary Era 15: Final examination 16: Feedback & Summary of the Course *Note: The schedule may change slightly depending on class requirements.
Evaluation Methods and Policy	A system of continuous evaluation will be adopted. Although this will be a lecture styled course, students will be required to engage in discussions and/or presentations and submit written work in English as per instructions. Final grade will be based on the following: ★　30% Regular participation and activity in class. ★　30% Two written responses to readings (15% each) ★　40% Exam/Final Paper at the end of the course.
Course Requirements	There are no prerequisites. This course is open to all students regardless of major. Enthusiasm and willingness to participate and share ideas in class is necessary.
Study outside of Class (preparation and review)	No prior knowledge of history is required. Students should be able to participate in discussions with their classmates in English. All necessary out of class preparation announced in class is mandatory.
References, etc.	Reference materials and notes will be distributed in class as per requirements. Students will be expected to go through the handouts and bring them to class as per instruction.