HIST 112 - World Civilization II

PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 093 - Introduction to College Writing and ENGL 083 - Reading Strategies for College or ENGL 095 - Integrated Reading and Writing, or ENGL 075 - Co-Requisite Integrated Reading & Writing
PROGRAM: Social Sciences
CREDIT HOURS: 3
LECTURE HOURS: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019

Presents the key individuals, events and schools of thought, which have most greatly impacted societal development and world history since 1500. Studies key movements and events of the periods. Discusses the political, economic, social, and cultural evolution of civilization.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

Demonstrate clear, analytical and objective thinking when interpreting history and explaining the present.
Display the ability to read, comprehend and evaluate all assigned reading material.
Describe the significance of people and happenings of the past and how these impact the present and future.
Discuss the key movements and events since 1500.
Delineate and explain the various struggles over religion and evaluate the significance of such.
Describe and analyze the dynamics of key civilizations and global events, and intellectual movements after 1500 throughout the world.
Understand the forces behind the transformation of western governments from monarchical and totalitarian states to more representative governments.
Reflect on historical issues and themes using primary and secondary sources and form coherent, defensible interpretations about them.

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -

Exploration

Revolutionary Era

Colonization

Industrial Revolution

Reformation

Political Reaction

Counter-Reformation

Cold War

Age of Reason

Political Philosophies

Globalization

World Wars I and II

Economic Systems

Slavery

Technological revolution
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HIST 112 - World Civilization II