Class information
HST123 World History, Modern
- CRN: 25146
- Credits: 4
- Locations, days, times, and instructors:
- Online, Available 24/7
From April 1 through June 15, 2024, Chris D Brooks
- Online, Available 24/7
Class materials
Textbooks
No textbooks required
Open educational resources (OER)
The following free or inexpensive materials are used for this class:
Details about this class
This class is fully online - there are no in-person or remote meetings over Zoom. The class focuses on case studies in modern world history, including the American, French, and Haitian Revolutions, the industrial revolution, political and economic developments in the 1800s, European imperialism, the world wars, the Cold War, decolonization, and the history of the post-WWII era.
There are short weekly assignments focuses on analyzing sources from history, three quizzes on the readings over the course of the term, and one essay. No prior knowledge of history is required and the readings are kept concise and focused so that there isn't an overwhelming amount of work.
Feel free to contact me at christopher.brooks3@pcc.edu if you have any questions about the class.
Technology
No special technology is required for the class, just a web browser and access to D2L.
No show policy
Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class. It is important to log in as soon as the class starts to see what the participation requirements are.
Online & Remote Teaching Technical Requirements
Please be sure to read the quick guide to Online Learning technical requirements.
Students with disabilities
Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.
Online Prerequisite | Start Guide for Online Learning
Before you take your first online class at PCC, you must complete the start guide for online learning. The start guide will help you decide if online classes are right for you. Once you complete the start guide, you will be eligible to register for online classes.
The Start Guide is not required for Remote classes but strongly recommended.