Contemporary World (BUSB-5107)

Introduction:

The goal of the History requirement is to develop in students an understanding of the present that is informed by an awareness of past heritages, including the complex and interdependent relationships between cultures and societies.

Learning Outcomes:

Students satisfying the history requirement should be able to:

1.    Analyze historical facts and interpretations. 

2.    Analyze and compare political, geographic, economic, social, cultural, religious and intellectual institutions, structures, and processes across a range of historical periods and cultures.

3.    Recognize and articulate the diversity of human experience across a range of historical periods and the complexities of a global culture and society

4.    Draw on historical perspective to evaluate contemporary problems/issues.

5.    Analyze the contributions of past cultures/societies to the contemporary world.

 Recommended Books:

1.    Leaver, R., & Charting. The Post Cold Order. Boulder: Westview, 1993

Evaluation System:

Mid Term Exam = 30 Marks

Final Term Exam = 50 Marks

Sessional = 20 Marks (Based on Attendance, Assignments, Quiz, Projects, Class Participation, etc)

Key Dates and Time of class Meeting:

Date (Days): Wednesday, Thursday

Time: 02:30PM to 04:00PM

Course Material

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