Ms. DESGRAVES CLASS SYLLABUS
WORLD HISTORY
Ms. E. Desgraves
Email: EDICHNA.DESGRAVES@OCPS.NET
Location: Bld 4; Room 224
Phone: 407-482-6300 (6022224)
Course Description:
This course is a comprehensive study of World History, which includes the broad history of humankind, with a more concentrated focus from the Byzantine Empire to present day. Students are introduced to cultural, economic, political and social developments that played a fundamental role in shaping the world in which they now live.
Course Outline:
I. Quarter I – Ancient History through the Middle Ages
A. Review of ancient civilizations
B. Byzantium
C. Islam
D. Medieval Europe
E. Medieval Asia and Africa
II. Quarter II – Renaissance through Enlightenment
Renaissance
Reformation
Scientific Revolution
Pre-Columbian America
Age of Exploration
Enlightenment and Revolutions
III. Quarter III – Industrial Revolution through World War II
Industrial Revolution
Imperialism and Nationalism
World War I
Global Depression
World War II
IV. Quarter IV – Cold War through Contemporary Issues
Cold War and Communism
Postwar Independence
Impact of Religious Fundamentalism
Contemporary Issues
Required Materials:
- Lenovo Yoga 11e ThinkPad
- One subject Spiral notebook w/folder
- Writing utensils (pen/pencil)