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HIST& 127 World Civilizations II (5 credits)



Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Formerly HIST 102 - CCN

Course Description
Examines the growth and development of various civilizations from the Renaissance to 1815. Emphasis is on the ideas which spawned religious, economic, political, and scientific revolutions and their impact on various civilizations.

Student Outcomes
1.Identify and analyze the pivotal developments in selected civilizations.
2.Explain the chief components (religious, economic, poltical, etc.) of the cultures of selected states.
3.Analyze the interconnections (social, gender, artistic, intellectual, religious, etc.) among different historical movements, changes, and trends.
4.Identify the major problems confronting selected civilizations.
5.Draw conclusions from history, discussing long-lasting trends and their possible impact on current and future developments.
6.Compare and contrast the major cultural realms of the world during the period in question.
7.Analyze the position in the world today of nations that are heirs to civilizations that existed between 1500 and 1815.
8.Discuss the impact of selected early modern cultures on the world.
9.Explain the most valuable lessons drawn from the analysis of selected civilizations existing during the said period.



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