HIST 101 - World Civilizations I

5 Credits

This course will provide an introduction to the history of the Ancient World, from the earliest human societies to about 1500. The course will emphasize the social, cultural and political challenges that have shaped different cultures and it will address points of comparison between them. Points of contact between cultures and the broader forces that help to define those contacts-trade, migration, patterns of disease, for example-will also be discussed. The class will also consider the nature of history and its methods as an academic discipline.

Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Spring Day

Designed to Serve This class is designed to serve transfer students and all those interested in a history class.
Active Date 20190613T09:59:29

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 38
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA

Diversity & Globalism
Social Science Area I

Course Outline

Earliest Human Societies
Early Civilizations of Mesopotamia & Egypt
The Foundations of Indian Civilization
China’s Classical Age
Greek Civilization
Rome: from Republic to Empire
East Asia & the Spread of Buddhism
Post-Roman Civilization in Europe & W. Asia
The Islamic World
Ancient Societies and Civilizations of Africa and the Americas

Student Learning Outcomes
Identify key people, terms, & events in Ancient World History.

Compare and Contrast different World Civilizations on the basis of their respective cultural and religious models as well as their unique social and political frameworks.

Analyze textual, visual, and statistical evidence for author intent, bias, intended audience, and reliability as a historical source.

Evaluate how historical actors' worldviews influenced their choices and decisions.

Construct defensible interpretations of processes and events in Ancient World history using primary and secondary sources.