Program Overview

Introduction to Future University

Future University is one of the most promising private universities in Egypt, striving to provide a comprehensive, high-quality education that prepares graduates to be future leaders.

Faculty of Economics and Political Science

The Faculty of Economics and Political Science offers various academic programs, including:

• Department of Economics
• Department of Political Science
• Department of Public Administration
• Department of Political Mass Media

Modern History of the World: Different Paradigms

This course introduces different histories of the Modern era, including the Islamic-Arab World and the Western-Christian/Secular World. The course goals are to:

• Comprehend the existence of different civilizations within their contexts
• Draw primary relations between ideas proposed in different civilizations and their cultures
• Provide sufficient knowledge on the contexts and stages of development of the different histories
• Address the main controversial issues at different phases of modern world history

Course Details

• Course Code: PSC 111
• Level: Bachelor's degree
• Credit Hours: 3.00
• Department: Faculty of Economics and Political Science

Course Objectives

The course objectives are to:

• Define the main characteristics of every civilization in modern history
• Recognize the main political, economic, and cultural challenges
• Identify the understanding of every civilization in modern history to the issues of citizenship, democracy, freedom, and justice

Course Outline

The course outline includes:

• Introductory lecture and course outline
• What is modern world history and when does it begin?
• Historical background on world histories: The Madina and the Greek City States as comparative examples
• Historical transformations from religious states and thought, into secular cultures
• Comparing between the pre-secular civilization and modern secular ideas
• Midterm Exam
• Understanding the notion of revolution and resistance in modern world History
• Citizenship and states/governments in comparative histories
• The development of wars and nation-building techniques
• Changes and shifts in balance of power and power relationships/transformations
• A comparative view and analytical feedback on the tackled issues
• Final Exam

Teaching Methods

The teaching methods include:

• Demonstration videos
• Presentation
• Simulations
• Debates
• Group discussion
• Research Paper

Assessment

The assessment methods include:

• Course Work (Attendance, Participation, Assignments, Quizzes, Research Paper): 30%
• Final Exam: 40%
• Midterm Exam: 30%

Recommended Books

The recommended books include:

• Ranjan Chakrabarti, A History of the Modern World: An Outline, London, Primus Books, 2013
• Edmund Clingan, Century of Revolution: A World History, I Universe, 2013
• Georg G. Iggers (et. al.), A Global History of Modern Historiography, Routledge, 2013