Modern Global History examines the consequences of the collapse of the Soviet Union and the rise of three major international themes: Globalization, the question of Human Rights, and the impact of and reactions to the role of the West, particularly the United States, in the post-Cold War environment. The collapse of the Soviet Union is marked as a key turning point in world history. This course uses a thematic approach to content delivery and relies heavily on inquiry and analysis of primary and secondary source documents. Learning from a variety of perspectives is a major focus of this course.