Throughout this course, students will form connections with past civilizations, and apply the skills they learn while studying historical themes to their personal and professional lives outside of the classroom. During this class, students will learn not only history, but also how to conduct research, collaborate, and both critically think, and write about complex historical problems which form the basis of modern issues. History is not about the “names and dates,” and is actually part of what we call the “Humanities.” In our discussions of World History, we will study people and how they shaped our past, not just events from hundreds of years ago which are sometimes hard to relate to in the 21st Century. By the end of the year, students will be able to identify, analyze, and evaluate historical themes, debates, and documents, by creating strong arguments that are backed up by research and evidence. Throughout the year, we will study World History by beginning with the early development of Democratic ideals, and will end with a discussion on Globalization and Terrorism.