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Apr 16, 2024
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HU 440 - Global History I–The World to 15003 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course aims to analyze the essential characteristics and experiences of the major world regions and to consider those forces that had a worldwide impact. Topics to be considered: the ancient, classical, and medieval civilizations of Eurasia; the Confucian, Muslim and non-European worlds on the eve of Europe’s expansion; and the roots of European expansion. (prereq: none)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Understand the historical development of Western and non-Western cultures and compare and contrast the problems of both past and present generations
Prerequisites by Topic
Course Topics
- Schools of history/characteristics of civilizations (1 class)
- Paleolithic and Neolithic societies (1 class)
- Ancient civilizations (3 classes)
- History of the Hebrews (1 class)
- Classical civilizations (6 classes)
- Rise of Christianity (2 classes)
- Medieval civilizations (9 classes)
- Non-Eurasian World (2 classes)
- Late Islamic states and empires (1 class)
- Exams (3 classes)
Coordinator
Patrick Jung
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