HIST& 127 World Civilizations II (5 credits)

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.

Degree Outcomes
Social Sciences: Graduates analyze and interpret social phenomenon using social science theories and methods.

Critical, Creative and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.

Intercultural Engagement: Graduates demonstrate self-efficacy in intercultural engagement to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion through reflections and expressions of cultural humility, empathy, and social and civic engagement and action. Further, graduates examine how identities/positionalities such as races, social classes, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, and cultures impact perceptions, actions, and the distribution of power and privilege in communities, systems, and institutions.

Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50

Potential Methods
A. Objective tests
B. Essay tests
C. Class discussions
D. Class presentations
E. Written assignments