Introduction to World History

Jul 15, 2024

Introduction to World History

Overview

  • Course Uniqueness: First time taught at Columbia University, typically not offered at elite universities.
  • Emergence: World history emerged from K-12 education reforms, not from elite academic circles.
  • Historical Context: Civil rights, feminist movements, and multiculturalism in American education during the 60s and 70s influenced the teaching of a diverse American history.
  • Challenges to Traditional Narratives: The shift to a diverse American history narrative clashed with the Eurocentric