Intended to provide students with both a domestic and foreign relations perspective, IB History will examine the institutions of war and peace in the 20th Century with a specific focus on the Americas. While emphasizing methods of historical investigation and data analysis, this course will explore the root causes of war, the variety of forms in which war can manifest and to what extent war resolves issues of conflict. Students will also learn the critical component of peace as a preventative strategy in world affairs and as a stabilizing tool to end conflict. Critical thinking and analysis skills will be developed through written assignments, close reading of multi-perspective historical documents and in-class discussion.
International Baccalaureate (IB) History Instructor:
Karen Levitt
* International Baccalaureate (IB) courses are two years in length, taken during a student's junior and senior years.