CHY4U1 West and the World                                                                                                                                   Course Outline


CHY4U1 The West and the World


TEACHER: ________________________                                      

 

 

DESCRIPTION

 

The study of history is not merely about dates and events.  To study history is to understand the world and the triumphs and failures of humanity.  In history one rediscovers the past, understands the present, and prepares for the future. Our course outlines the significant people and events of the western world from the 16th Century to recent times.  The course provides a broad exploration of western historical themes, ideas, and concepts and challenges the history student to make connections between the events and the ideas of the past to those of the present day.

 

 

OVERVIEW
Unit 1     1500-1715     Institutions Challenged
Unit 2     1715-1815     Revolutions
Unit 3     1815-1914     Birth & Transition
Unit 4     1914-1945     War & Revolution
Unit 5     1945               Cold War & Beyond

READINGS

We will be using the textbook Legacy: The West and the World. The Text is divided into Five Units, which we have simplified to four. The Final two units in the textbook have been combined to make up Unit 4.

Seminars and Debate readings will be taken from various sources. Readings for the Seminars will come from Primary Document sources, Books, the Internet, and Historical Journals. The main source for the Debates is Taking Sides: Western Civilizations.


GENERAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS

 

Active participation in class discussion and regular reading of the text and assigned readings are essential for the successful completion of this course.  Students will be required to take part in seminars, debates, group presentations and performance tasks. 

 

 

CHY4U1 West and the World                                                                                                                                  


CHY4U1 The West and the World



EVALUATION

Essential Evidence

 

COURSE WORK                                                                                         70%

TESTS                                                                        

SEMINARS
COURSE ACTIVITIES
GREAT DEBATES
CONCEPT MAPS
           

CULMINATING ACTIVITIES

Unit 1: GOING OLD SCHOOL  
Unit 2: WWII EXHIBIT & POSTER ASSIGNMENT
Unit 3: PODCASTS
Unit 4: COLD WAR to PRESENT


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TRIALS                                                                                                         15%

FINAL WRITTEN EXAM                                                                         15%

 

TOTAL                                                                                                          100%