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Modern History and Literature (An Integrated and Socratic Approach)

Short Summary

Socratic, deep, engaging describes this course. Join an experienced historian to explore the politics, histories, philosophies, and worldviews of the 20th century. The events of this century created the world that we live in today.

Class Information

Price Per Lesson $19.87

Number of Lessons 30

Estimated Minutes
(Per Lesson) 90

Total Price $596.00

Age Range From Ages 15 to 17

Availability

Course Timeframe: This class meets Tuesdays @ 3:45 PM ET beginning every August. Join our mailing list to be notified when registration opens.
Course Format: Live and Online
Institution Calendar: Excelsior Classes Calendar
Prerequisite: None

Description

Modern History and Literature (A Socratic and Integrated Approach) Class Information

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This high school course examines the politics, history, philosophies, and worldviews of the 20th century, from the Cold War to 9/11. Covering key events such as the Yalta Conference, Churchill’s Iron Curtain speech, and the 9/11 attacks, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how these events shaped the modern world.

Major themes include postmodernism's influence on 21st-century ideas, Cold War global politics, and the impact of social changes. Weekly mini-assignments will assess students' grasp of the material and support their final six-page research paper based on primary sources. The course features two open-book, open-note tests with study guides provided. Classes will include lectures and discussions, with a reading load of roughly 15 pages to a book per week, balanced by shorter documents. This course is designed for 10th to 12th graders, though younger students may inquire about a modified workload.

Teacher: Mrs. Claire Patton