Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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HU 440 - Global History I–The World to 1500

3 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:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the historical development of Western and non-Western cultures
  • Compare and contrast the problems of both past and present generations

Prerequisites by Topic
  • None 

Course Topics
  • Schools of history/characteristics of civilizations
  • Paleolithic and Neolithic societies
  • Ancient civilizations
  • History of the Hebrews
  • Classical civilizations
  • Rise of Christianity
  • Medieval civilizations
  • Non-Eurasian World
  • Late Islamic states and empires
  • Exams

Coordinator
Dr. Patrick Jung



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