This course is an introduction to the history of the world in the twentieth century and will primarily feature the second half of the century. It will examine the forces that have produced the great changes of that century and integrate the American experience with that of Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Topics included will be World War II, the New Nationalism, a post-modern revolt in Latin America, the Cold War, and the collapse of the Soviet Union ending the century will be explored. (Note: Part 1 is not needed to register for this course).