History 2 IBH

Course #:  04142052
Credit Type:  Social Studies
Credit:  1.0
Pre/Co Requisite:  No
College Credit:  No
College Hours Earned:  0
Grade Level:  11-12
Other Information:  Sumner Academy ONLY
Description:  American History 2 IBH is the second course of the IB history sequence and emphasizes a core of knowledge necessary to understand the events of the twentieth century.  Three major topics are covered:  causes, practices, and effects of war; rise of single-party states; and East/West relations after 1945. It involves the study of a variety of types of history, including political, economic, social and cultural, encouraging students to think historically and to develop historical skills.  In this way, the course involves a challenging and demanding critical exploration of the past.  Focusing this critical exploration on regional studies.