The World History course is a modern world history course beginning with a brief overview of the development of Western thought in Greece
and Rome. It covers the growth of the Islamic world, the Industrial Revolution, patterns of global change during the era of New Imperialism, the First and Second World War, nation building in the contemporary world, and the integration of countries into the world economy and the
information, technological and communications revolutions. The course emphasizes the spread of democratic ideals. It focuses on developing critical thinking skills. History writing skills that are emphasized include compare and contrast essays, continuity and change over time essays and document-based essays. Students practice map reading, and analyzing data from graphs and charts.