Sustainable Development Goals

Abstract/Objectives

In contemporary historical narratives, the 16th century is often considered the beginning of the modern world. However, the global society underwent a long process of development over thousands of years, transitioning from a system of loosely connected regional entities, through integration within the Eurasian continent, and eventually to intercontinental integration. The relationships between different regions and peoples have also undergone dramatic changes. This course aims to focus on global history since the 11th century, illustrating that our present-day understanding of modern society, which we now take for granted, is the result of a long-term evolution that began from that time onward.

Results/Contributions

After each class, students will write a course feedback sheet, where they are asked to share their thoughts based on the lesson content and group activities. Some of the feedback will be shared in the following week's class to inspire diverse ideas among students. I also design group activities to guide students in exploring nearby Southeast Asian snack shops, military dependents’ villages, interviewing international students, participating in campus clubs, and exchanging family histories. This allows them to learn about different religions, cultures, and even diverse ethnic and community groups, enhancing their understanding of multiculturalism and different cultural historical contexts. For the final individual report, I ask students to apply historical research methods (such as fieldwork, oral interviews, collecting oral histories, and participating in community activities), as well as historical analysis and writing. Each year, some students complete the assignments in unexpectedly impressive ways, leaving everyone amazed.

Keywords

History、 World、 Since the 11th Century

Contact Information

陳麗華
Lhchen101@mx.nthu.edu.tw