Module 01: Historical Background

Cosmic Calendar by Efbrazil, Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0

Description: Before we can understand today’s global interactions, we need to examine how we got here. This module explores the major historical events and developments that shaped our modern world. We’ll examine how historical forces have influenced different societies’ worldviews and their approaches to understanding human behavior.

 Module Learning Objectives: By the end of this module students will be able to…

• MLO1: Analyze major historical events that shaped the modern world (CLO1)
• MLO2: Examine how historical events influence cultural perspectives on psychology (CLO3)
• MLO3: Communicate the relationship between historical events and contemporary cultural practices (CLO5)

 Why This Module Is Important: Historical knowledge provides essential context for understanding modern cultural differences. Business professionals use this understanding to navigate international relationships shaped by historical events. Mental health practitioners need this knowledge to understand how historical trauma affects different communities. Diplomats and international aid workers apply historical awareness to build trust across cultural boundaries. This historical foundation helps you understand why different cultures approach problems and relationships in distinct ways.

Readings for this Module come from:

Chapter 2 (Early Humans) in World History (Volume 1) by Openstax which is licensed under CC BY 4.0.