HIST 100: History of Western Civilization

HIST 100-003: History of Western Civilization
(Spring 2017)

01:30 PM to 02:20 PM MWF

Planetary Hall 120

Section Information for Spring 2017

This course will be a broad survey of the political, economic, religious, social, and intellectual forces that shaped Western Civilization, in both global and specific national contexts. The main themes driving this survey will be examining the changing sources of political legitimacy and national power, and understanding the development of different imagined political communities. From these themes, students will gain an appreciation of the forces which produced the modern nation-state, and which have produced its successes and its discontents. Throughout the course, students will learn skills necessary for them both as students of history and in most of life’s endeavors: critical and analytical thinking, writing, reading, listening, note taking, working in groups, and public speaking. Over the course of the semester, we will explore these and other topics through lectures, discussions, readings, and other resources.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

History of Western civilization from ancient Mediterranean origins through medieval and modern development of Europe to contemporary world. Notes: Students who take HIST 100 may not receive credit for HIST 101 or HIST 102. Equivalent to HIST 101, HIST 102.
Schedule Type: Lecture, Recitation
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This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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