Self-Paced High School History 4: The Modern World

Classical Track

This history class surveys the events, ideas, and cultures from the mid-19th Century through the end of the Cold War. Primarily focused on American History and Intellectual History, with elements of geography and history of the significant world events that have brought multiple civilizations into conflict. Shaped to pair well with Lit 4. 

This class meets on Wednesdays at 2 pm, Eastern Standard Time.

Student expectations:

• watch class lecture video before attending class
• attend weekly lessons
• complete weekly reading assignments
• complete weekly quizzes and discussion posts
• one book review
• one position paper

Required Texts: 

• Penguin History of the World, J.M. Roberts and Odd Arne Westad (6th edition, 2013) [Note: not provided]
• Primary sources will be given as online links in the weekly reading assignments pages.

Not Required but Recommended: 

• Smithsonian’s History of the World Map By Map  

All class sessions will be recorded. Class size is limited to 50 students.

Note: Space is limited. Be sure to enroll early to secure your spot.