Week 1 foundation history unit 2 fnu.pptx

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1. HIS402 –FOUNDATION HISTORY 2 WORLD HISTORY

2. This course focuses on the following events : the two World Wars, Palestine and the creation of Israel, the creation of world international organizations like the League of Nations and the United Nations Organization to maintain world peace and the balance of sharing power. It also includes the Cold War and superpower rivalry with the emergence of Russia and United States of America as the new powers. Course Description

3. You also get to critically study new world alliances, threats of terrorism, displacement of peoples and the spheres of influence of emerging new powers. Through these studies, students learn to value and appreciate the role of history in increasing their knowledge and understanding of the past, its impact on the present, and the way it shapes the future.

4. At the end of this unit, students will be able to: Examine the courses of the two world wars and their impact Identify the effectiveness of the League of Nations and the United Nations in brokering peace Determine the role of some European powers in the Middle East at the end of the Second World War. Learning Outcomes

5. Relate to events that led to the creation of the State of Israel and the conflicts that arose later Demonstrate understanding of tensions and superpower rivalry during the Cold War, and its aftermath Examine the evolution of terrorism and its consequences Enhance knowledge and understanding of the plight of displaced peoples as a consequence of internal conflicts

6. Appreciate the study of emerging new world powers and their impact on international relations.

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