Western Civilization II

Welcome students to Western Civilization II.  In this class we will trace the emergence, intensification, and spread of the "western worldview" not only in Europe but the United States and world as well.  We will see how such concepts as capitalism, trade, liberalism, industrialization, social upheaval, nationalism, liberation of women, imperialism, militarism, and consumerism have evolved and shaped our modern Western worldview. 

This is one of my favorite courses to teach, and I hope you will find it interesting as well.   

Dr. Denise R. Ames

Class Information

syllabus
bibliography
course concepts
course goals
final exam
global approach
historical themes
passport description

Readings

Systems Thinking Article 1
Systems Thinking Article 2
Global Waves of Change:  The Modern Wave
John Locke: Second Treatise on Civil Government
(see chapters 1, 2, 5, 10, 11)
Karl Marx:  Communist Manifesto

Passports

Passport 1
article:  Wallerstein:  World System Theory

Passport 2

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Passport 15 

Reading Week 15:  Global Waves of Change:  The Global Wave