Modern World History: Global Transformations since 1910
Explore the tumultuous events and pivotal changes that shaped our world in this 20-hour course.This course, led by Professor Philip Zelikow.
Explore the tumultuous events and pivotal changes that shaped our world in this 20-hour course.This course, led by Professor Philip Zelikow.
This course, led by Professor Philip Zelikow, offers a comprehensive survey of global history from 1910 to the present day. It examines the major political, economic, and social upheavals that defined the 20th and early 21st centuries. The curriculum is divided into seven modules, each focusing on a crucial period or theme in modern world history. Students will explore the causes and consequences of the World Wars, the Cold War, decolonization, the rise and fall of communism, and the emergence of a globalized world. The course emphasizes understanding the forces driving these changes and their impact on different regions of the world. Through a combination of video lectures and quizzes, students will gain insights into how pivotal choices made by individuals and communities have shaped our modern world, and how past events continue to influence contemporary global issues.
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What you'll learn
Understand the causes and consequences of World War I and its impact on the global order
Analyze the rise of totalitarian regimes in the interwar period and their role in precipitating World War II
Examine the Cold War era and its impact on global politics, economics, and culture
Understand the process of decolonization and the emergence of new nation-states
Analyze the fall of communism and the end of the Cold War
Explore the rise of global capitalism and its economic and social consequences
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15 Hours PreRecorded video
7 quizzes
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There are 7 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of global history from 1910 to the present, examining the major events, ideologies, and transformations that have shaped our modern world. Beginning with the lead-up to World War I, the course traces the collapse of old empires and the emergence of new global powers. Students will explore the causes and consequences of both World Wars, the rise of totalitarian regimes, and the ideological battles that defined much of the 20th century. The curriculum then delves into the Cold War era, examining the tensions between superpowers and their impact on global politics. Significant attention is given to decolonization and the emergence of the Third World. The later modules cover the fall of communism, the rise of global capitalism, and the challenges facing the world in the 21st century, including terrorism, climate change, and economic inequality. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on understanding how local and global events interconnect, and how decisions made in one part of the world can have far-reaching consequences. By the end of the course, students will have a nuanced understanding of the complex forces that have shaped our contemporary world and the ongoing transitions that continue to define global politics, economics, and culture.
Crackup (1905-1917)
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
New Orders Emerge (1917-1930)
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
The Crisis of the World (1930-1940)
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Total War and Aftermath (1940-1950)
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
The Return of Wartime (1950-1968)
Module 5 · 3 Hours to complete
Decay and Renaissance (1968-1991)
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
The Next Phase (1991-2013)
Module 7 · 3 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Historian and Diplomat Bridging Academia and Policy
Dr. Philip Zelikow, White Burkett Miller Professor of History at the University of Virginia, is a renowned historian and former diplomat. He specializes in modern world and U.S. history and has authored seminal works like Germany Unified and Europe Transformed and The Kennedy Tapes. Zelikow's career includes directing the 9/11 Commission, serving as Counselor of the Department of State under Secretary Condoleezza Rice, and advising Presidents George H.W. Bush and Barack Obama. A member of key advisory boards, he blends academia with policy, offering deep insights into statecraft and global history.
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