It contains encyclopedias, dictionaries, sophisticated search engines, and a whole lot more. The course is divided into four sections, each ending with a test. You will not have a final exam as such. History is not the past. It is our consideration of the past.
History constantly changes in response to the evolving present.
History is essentially a human creation, just like a poem or a piece of sculpture. It is the purpose of this course to encourage students to consider the major themes of Western Civilization during the last 400 years. I have neither the time nor the inclination to have you examine every significant event. First, there is simply not enough time. The internet is an essential component of this course.