HIST& 116 - Western Civilization I

5 Credits

Covers the history of the Ancient Mediterranean world, from the origins of human society to the early Middle Ages. Addresses all major political, social, cultural and religious developments.

Course Note Ancient Western History
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Designed to Serve All students–basic course for transfer-bound students to four year institutions.
Active Date 2014-11-07

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 38
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA

Social Science Area I

Course Outline
A. Introduction to History B. Nature and Origin of Civilization C. Mesopotamian Beginnings D. Egyptian Wonders E. The Greeks F. Other People of the Mediterranean G. The Rise of the Roman Republic H. Collapse of Imperial Rome and the Rise of Christianity I. the Impact of Byzantine and Islamic Civilization J. Germanic Kingdoms in Western Europe

Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge of key historical events, terms and people in Ancient Western history

Locate cities, colonies, states, territories, bodies of water and other key geographical and historical sites pertaining to Ancient Western history

Read and evaluate textual, visual, and statistical evidence for author intent, bias, intended audience and factuality

Construct defensible interpretations about the significance or meaning of major historical events in Ancient Western history on the basis of primary or secondary source evidence

Articulate ideas clearly orally and in writing

Demonstrate understanding of the long term significance of key historical events, terms and people in Ancient Western history for contemporary issues and concerns