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My queston to all of you is What current topic are you learning in History. I am currently learning and Rewising Britain Role in the Second World War.

Originally posted by Scarecrow756
My queston to all of you is What current topic are you learning in History. I am currently learning and Rewising Britain Role in the Second World War.

Im currently on the topic of wwII and dictatorships, but they suck so I sorta take secondary lessons on communism, and other famous feats in history

I don't go to school.

We were doing how communism influenced WWI and the impact it had on Russia, but now I believe we're jumping ahead to the Vietnam War.

We are learning about The rise of dictarorships and Totalitarian governments. Very creepy.

I have Geography this year. Yes, I've killed myself already.

Geography, and Civilization of the Mayan, Olmec, Inca and Aztec empire. (so old..)

Originally posted by Dusty
Geography, and Civilization of the Mayan, Olmec, Inca and Aztec empire. (so old..)
I really hatesd that part of history. WW2 is probably the most captivating of any age.

We're doing WW2, but not enough to do it justice. You could literally spend four hours a day, six days a week studying it and not scratch the surface.

Originally posted by Janus Marius
We're doing WW2, but not enough to do it justice. You could literally spend four hours a day, six days a week studying it and not scratch the surface.
AY!

I finished the modern history course I was taking last year, I've started learning about Ancient Greek democracy at the moment on a new Ancient History course, it's rather fascinating.

The age of Antiquity was fascinating. Wait until you reach the Roman Republic.

We're studying that later this year, I can't wait.

There's a lot to learn. I hope your instructor is thorough. I went through forty pages of notes in two weeks with mine. Loved it.

Originally posted by Janus Marius
There's a lot to learn. I hope your instructor is thorough. I went through forty pages of notes in two weeks with mine. Loved it.

I have a great Teacher who teaches us beyond the course.

Those are the best. That's the kind of teacher I hope to become anyways. I have two teachers now - in history and philosophy - who I take time out to speak with after class and swap ideas.

Originally posted by Janus Marius
Those are the best. That's the kind of teacher I hope to become anyways. I have two teachers now - in history and philosophy - who I take time out to speak with after class and swap ideas.



I think it's important--essential, even--for teachers to be able to relate to students. Allowing discussions with an instructor on a common level is the key to a student's success, in my opinion.

Definatley. I live for when they open it up for discussion. I wish the classes were longer, so we could spend MORE time discussing the material.

Doing the Romanov Dynasty ATM. I'm pretty much loving it. Anything is better than that American civil war.

I don't mind the American Civil War, but I traditionally prefer world history over American history.

Originally posted by Janus Marius
I don't mind the American Civil War, but I traditionally prefer world history over American history.

Ever since I've done history, I've always wanted to do American history, however after the civil war I'm not too sure if I want to do anymore.

Hm. I suppose it's a matter of personal preference. I never found American history compelling or interesting.

I always liked the gold rush, But ever since learning about WW2, It's like 'what rush?'.

I much prefered European history all around, and I've come to appreciate Asian history, which they seldom taught in public schools.

Originally posted by Janus Marius
Hm. I suppose it's a matter of personal preference. I never found American history compelling or interesting.

Exactly, but you live in the country. Unlike me in my prison colony, thank you very much Britain.

Originally posted by Fatal Smoke
I always liked the gold rush, But ever since learning about WW2, It's like 'what rush?'.

Same thing here. I was learning all that gold rush shit in primary and then you get to high school and do WW1 & 2 and it's like "Oh yeah, we did have a gold rush".

Originally posted by Janus Marius
I much prefered European history all around, and I've come to appreciate Asian history, which they seldom taught in public schools.
too long and boring if you ask me. The names really **** up your memorization.

Originally posted by Fatal Smoke
I really hatesd that part of history. WW2 is probably the most captivating of any age. I hear that.

Damn Middle Ages.

Originally posted by Jabba the Hutt
Damn Middle Ages.

Originally posted by Jabba the Hutt
Damn Middle Ages.

Originally posted by Jabba the Hutt
Damn Middle Ages.

God I remember that. I don't ever wanna go back to that again.

I'm currently writing an essay regarding European dominance from the 15th century to 1914.

Originally posted by Captain REX
I'm currently writing an essay regarding European dominance from the 15th century to 1914.

European dominance in Europe or globally?

Globally. Colonialism and all.

Originally posted by Captain REX
Globally. Colonialism and all.

Nice.

I am studying the Cold War next year.

We've studied a bit of it, but mostly briefly.

Originally posted by Captain REX
We've studied a bit of it, but mostly briefly.
As far as movies go, The Sum of all fears really did a good job of explaining and reinacting the cold war.

Originally posted by Captain REX
Globally. Colonialism and all.

This was my college history professor's biggest spiel. He said you could trace back most if not all of the world's present day ills to colonialism.

I'm doing History and law at Edin and we are currently going through the tedium of Scottish Laws, bit of the good old Roman Republican Lawful Systems in politics!

Originally posted by rickyduck
Im currently on the topic of wwII and dictatorships, but they suck so I sorta take secondary lessons on communism, and other famous feats in history
Ditto

Im doing two research papers:

1) Spartacus as a general-politician in the late-Roman Republic. I'm basically comparing him to Marius, Sulla, Pompey and the like and saying that the Roman reaction to his rebellion was a sign of decay and symbol of how the Senat could not handle Marian style generals in the lateRR. (ie they were doomed)

2) The rise of militarism in the Cold War US through the developing genre of American military science fiction. I'm studing the origins of the genre and how Americnan militaristic ideals through tis genere changed from the 50's to Vietnam, to Reagan.

Last time I checked we were doing German Reunion and fall of communism...mostly German history though.

Meh, I'm a History Teacher...

Originally posted by Swirly Girl
Meh, I'm a History Teacher...

Then let us modify the question: What do you currently teach at your school?

Also, is the US a Democracy?

Originally posted by Alliance


Yeah I know, I ask that everyone nowadays.

me too. but i thought you said that opinions of our history teachers didnt matter?

Swirly Girl, Bardock and I have been having an argument about the nature of the governemnt of the United States. He claims it is a representative democracy and a republic. I claim that it is a federal republic with strong democratic influences...did you have an opinion? you can post it here. We'd like your input.

Originally posted by Alliance
me too. but i thought you said that opinions of our history teachers didnt matter?

Swirly Girl, Bardock and I have been having an argument about the nature of the governemnt of the United States. He claims it is a representative democracy and a republic. I claim that it is a federal republic with strong democratic influences...did you have an opinion? you can post it here. We'd like your input.

Well, I don't think they matter, because I do believe the definition to be true. But I just like to know the opinions of people. And support is such a nice thing. I was unhappy debating against you two without support, although I am sure I am right.

Rest I agree with your post.

Originally posted by Bardock42
Then let us modify the question: What do you currently teach at your school?

Also, is the US a Democracy?

A variety of classes. Communism, WWI, WWII, King John, Henry VIII.

political and social classification after the industrial revolution