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HONORS WORLD HISTORY II COURSE DESCRIPTION Providence Academy Honors World History II overviews history from the era of exploration and discovery to modern times, building on the history, concepts, and skills covered in World History I. Starting with the premises that history is the story of God’s plan for man and that history is linear, with Christ and the cross at the center, the students trace the development of empires, nations, countries, philosophies, movements, and trends. The course is integrated with the humanities– literature, art, music, and architecture. Writing skills are emphasized throughout the year, and much of the content is correlated with the literature in English. The students spend much time completing historical research, analyzing primary sources, writing, and communicating a biblical worldview of historical events and interpretations. Goals–The student will: 1. Understand God’s purpose for history (Deut. 4:32-34, I Cor. 10:11) 2. Develop a biblical worldview within which to study geography and history 3. Relate modern history to its historical roots 4. Understand absolute monarchy and how its fall led to the rise of nationalism 5. Understand the Age of the Enlightenment and compare its philosophy with Christianity 6. Understand how the spirit of nationalism led to the rise of revolution and to the establishment of countries 7. Understand the battles of conservatism and liberalism for dominance in Europe in the nineteenth century 8. Understand the causes of the Industrial Revolution and its effects during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries 9. Understand the extent and effects of European Imperialism 10. Develop an understanding of the Russian Revolution and its effects 11. Understand the causes and consequences of The Great War 12. Understand the significance of the time between WWI and WWII 13. Understand the causes, events, and effects of WWII 14. Understand the causes, effects, and issues of the Cold War 15. Understand the philosophies, governments, and effects of globalism on twentieth and twenty-first century history 16. Develop self-management, study, and thinking skills, utilizing classical methodology 17. Develop an appreciation of the rich spiritual and cultural heritage of Western cultures, while understanding the importance of non-Western cultures Primary Texts and Materials: 1. The Holy Bible (ESV) 2. Textbook: World History, Book B. (3rd ed.) BJU Press, 2007 3. Correlated literature: Man in the Iron Mask (DVD), Amazing Grace (DVD), Anna and the King (DVD), All Quiet on the Western Front (1930, DVD), Grimm's Fairy Tales, Animal Farm, Night 5/31/16 4. 5. Correlated primary sources and research materials Notebook with wide-ruled paper for note taking. Accurate and organized note taking is required. Primary Teaching Methods: 1. Limited lecture of related material 2. Textbook reading and related assignments 3. Question/answer, discussion 4. Map studies 5. Analysis of primary sources 6. Related research and writing assignments 7. Group projects, activities 8. Individual projects, activities 9. Classical activities–debate, scored discussion, data and graphic analysis, round table discussions, Socratic circles, mock trial, persuasive rhetoric and analysis Approximate Times: 1. Fifty minutes per day 2. Five days per week 3. Eighteen weeks per semester 4. Two semesters per year Assessment: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 5/31/16 Textbook assignments Quizzes Tests Related research and composition Group and individual activities and projects Cumulative semester and final exams Tests 35% Assignments 65%