A survey of World Civilization to 1500. This course examines ancient and medieval civilizations to deepen understanding of World history's political, social, economic, and cultural dimensions. Emphasis is given to comparative themes, the study of causal relationships and patterns of change and continuity over time, and the social significance of race, gender, ethnicity, and class in historical events and studies.
Prerequisite Courses
Competency
Behavioral and Social Understanding
Course Outcomes
After successfully completing the course, the learner will be able to:
- Analyze the political, economic, cultural, and social developments in Western civilization between early civilizations to 1500.
- Compare and contrast different perspectives and opinions on critical historical developments, and distinguish disciplined historical thinking from fable and antiquarianism.
- Critically analyze both primary and secondary sources as historical evidence.
- Demonstrate critical, independent thinking and informed judgment by analyzing historical events and concepts using various primary and secondary sources.
- Evaluate and describe the causes and effects of historical events.
- Identify and analyze the interrelationships among identified world civilizations and their unique contributions to the Western tradition, and assess their continuing influence today.
- Locate on maps the geographical locations of centers of historical development since before 1500.