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Course Description

This course is a survey of the balance of world civilizations in medieval and early modern times: American and African peripheral regions; major civilizations of Asia and Europe in the Middle Ages; 14th-16th century crisis and renewal; expansion of Europe in the age of Renaissance, Reformation and discovery; rise of the Great Power system; the scientific revolution and Enlightenment; the democratic and industrial revolutions; emergence of modern ideologies and nations; and climax of European expansion in the age of imperialism to the late 19th century.

Prerequisites

(A requirement that must be completed before taking this course.)

• None.

Course Competencies

Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• Demonstrate a clear, factual understanding of the historical development of the world from the medieval period to the late nineteenth century.
• Demonstrate a clear, conceptual understanding of the historical development of the world from the medieval period to the late nineteenth century.
• Evaluate the human experience as it relates to the historical period covered by the course.
• Relate the human experience-using history-to contemporary times.
• Analyze the unique geographical history of the regions covered by the course.
• Analyze the role geography played in the regions covered by the course.
• Analyze the role geography played in the historical period covered by the course.
• Synthesize the advancement of human nature and culture for period covered by the course.
• Analyze the advancements in civilizations during the period covered by the course.
• Summarize the emergence of modern nations.
• Summarize the emergence of modern ideologies.
• Explain scientific advances and cultural enlightenment for the period covered by the course.

Note: This course may not be offered every semester.
Please check the HIST section of the current course schedule for availability.

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