World History
Teaching about Western Europe. This is an essay which details ways that teachers can instruct American students about European history.
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Despite the urgent need to address the very real concerns of today's minorities, the development of the United States has been so closely related to the fortunes of Western Europe that it is almost impossible to keep the subject out of the curriculum. The notion of independence is a key component of American tradition, but many of our political and cultural institutions mirror those of "the old country." Elements of Western civilization emerge in any consideration of American art, literature, and thought. The historical study of almost any American phenomenon requires at least a look at the West European background against which it emerged.
Until the very end of the 19th century, the vast majority of the immigrants arriving in the United States came essentially from Western Europe. Thus the European experience is part of the very fabric of culture in the United States. Sadly, much of the linguistic wealth of the immigrants was lost in the melting pot, but today language teaching is as vigorous as it has ever been, and many modern languages taught in our schools have their roots in Western Europe.
In geography, economics, and history, Western Europe offers a breadth and variety of different social, political, industrial, financial, and legal systems that can be explored as individual cases or as comparative entities or, again, as parts of a cohesive whole. Looking backwards, Western Europe can be viewed as a sum of knowledge and experience. Looking forward it can provide indicators for future trends in our own country. Its study, therefore, has immediate relevance to a great many teaching areas.
- Free European History Courses
Several universities are putting complete courses online for free now. Visitors can peruse course materials and watch lectures even if they do not get any academic credit for it. MIT is probably the best known for this but some other schools are as well...
- Western Civilization Core Course
Western Civilization Core Course. This site is available as both a timeline and index. It includes a survey of history, culture, and ideas with readings, period introductions, and articles. It was created by the History Department at Whitworth College....
- "the Age Of Discovery"
"The Age of Discovery" Chapter-length article written in 1966 reviewing the literature on exploration. Includes references, by Wilcomb E. Washburn. This is a little dated but it is fun. From the site: "The Age of Discovery!" What visions the phrase...
- Teaching The 20th-century History Of The United States.
Teaching the 20th-Century History of the United States. This essay reviews ways that teachers can teach about the 20th Century in class. From the site: It is important to reaffirm the teaching of recent United States history in secondary schools. Diane...
- World History In The Secondary School Curriculum.
World History in the Secondary School Curriculum. Should world history be taught in American secondary schools? Yes! From the site: Since 1980 an increasing number of state and local education agencies have reintroduced a world history requirement into...
World History
Teaching about Western Europe
Teaching about Western Europe. This is an essay which details ways that teachers can instruct American students about European history.
From the site:
Despite the urgent need to address the very real concerns of today's minorities, the development of the United States has been so closely related to the fortunes of Western Europe that it is almost impossible to keep the subject out of the curriculum. The notion of independence is a key component of American tradition, but many of our political and cultural institutions mirror those of "the old country." Elements of Western civilization emerge in any consideration of American art, literature, and thought. The historical study of almost any American phenomenon requires at least a look at the West European background against which it emerged.
Until the very end of the 19th century, the vast majority of the immigrants arriving in the United States came essentially from Western Europe. Thus the European experience is part of the very fabric of culture in the United States. Sadly, much of the linguistic wealth of the immigrants was lost in the melting pot, but today language teaching is as vigorous as it has ever been, and many modern languages taught in our schools have their roots in Western Europe.
In geography, economics, and history, Western Europe offers a breadth and variety of different social, political, industrial, financial, and legal systems that can be explored as individual cases or as comparative entities or, again, as parts of a cohesive whole. Looking backwards, Western Europe can be viewed as a sum of knowledge and experience. Looking forward it can provide indicators for future trends in our own country. Its study, therefore, has immediate relevance to a great many teaching areas.
- Free European History Courses
Several universities are putting complete courses online for free now. Visitors can peruse course materials and watch lectures even if they do not get any academic credit for it. MIT is probably the best known for this but some other schools are as well...
- Western Civilization Core Course
Western Civilization Core Course. This site is available as both a timeline and index. It includes a survey of history, culture, and ideas with readings, period introductions, and articles. It was created by the History Department at Whitworth College....
- "the Age Of Discovery"
"The Age of Discovery" Chapter-length article written in 1966 reviewing the literature on exploration. Includes references, by Wilcomb E. Washburn. This is a little dated but it is fun. From the site: "The Age of Discovery!" What visions the phrase...
- Teaching The 20th-century History Of The United States.
Teaching the 20th-Century History of the United States. This essay reviews ways that teachers can teach about the 20th Century in class. From the site: It is important to reaffirm the teaching of recent United States history in secondary schools. Diane...
- World History In The Secondary School Curriculum.
World History in the Secondary School Curriculum. Should world history be taught in American secondary schools? Yes! From the site: Since 1980 an increasing number of state and local education agencies have reintroduced a world history requirement into...