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Part 1: The Origins of the Modern World, 1400-1900

week 1 (2/11–13)
 
topics:
Tu. Introduction: Orient-ations, Questions, and Key Concepts
  Th. The Asia-centered World Economy to the 16th Century
readings:
 Tu. Origins of the Modern World (OMW): Introduction (pp. 1-19)
  Th. OMW: chapter 1 (pp. 21-42)
task:
 Be able to identify “eurocentrism” and elements of a non-eurocentric approach to world history; understand the concept of a “polycentric world system.” Understand the concepts of contingency, accident, and conjuncture.