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= My goal is to make you aware of the concepts of Global History 2. Covering the period starting in 1550 to the present, this course takes you on a journey among several different cultures and observed the effects of colonialization, the industrial revolution, nationalism and the battles of political systems (Democracy, Communism, Fascism, Socialism) = = Each week I ask you to engage in discussions. Some of your work you will put up on threaded discussion boards that will enable everyone to read and respond to what you have to say. The ANGEL platform provides you’re your sending me your assignments, which are once a week. = = = = = = A few words about myself. . . Listed in Marquis' Who's Who in Government, American Education and American Law, I have LIVED and taught World History for more than 30-years. J I hope to share my experiences (at least the good ones) and to look out for the pitfalls. = = //Bottom line: You are getting a veteran who wants you to understand the underlying historical trends of several cultures in a historical time. Not names and dates. Apprising yourselves and giving you an appreciation of different cultures is indeed the objective of this course..// = = A practicing mediator, I teach both graduate and undergraduate courses at Kean University. I have published eight books, four chapters in texts and 125+ professional articles covering politics, human resources, mediation, history, ethics, school administration and religion. For more, see http://www.kean.edu/~afinkle/. = problem-solving method. ||  || **[Note: You have edition 2, so some** of my page numbers may be a bit off] **Pacey, Technology in World Civilization-pp. 1-91** ||  ||   || Written Assignment Quiz ||  ||   || For the first week, we have no reading assignment. But I do want you to introduce yourselves. Many of you have already accomplished this as well as beginning discussions on current issues. For other announcements, please watch for more. Any questions? Email me: afinkle221@gmail.com **Getting Technical Help**
 * WELCOME !**
 * **Week 1: Lesson 1: Course Introduction** ||||||||  ||||||   ||
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 * Reading || None, ||  ||
 * Online Presentation || //Introductions// :The presentation provides an overview of the course and defines the
 * Week 2 Onward** ||
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 * Reading || **Stearns, World Civilizations-Part 4**
 * Assignments || "Doing" History and "The World Shrinks"

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Enjoy the course. It’s one of my favorites! Art Finkle