HIS 102 - Western Civilization Post 1689

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course is a survey of western civilization from 1689 to the present, including major political, social, economic, and intellectual factors which shape the modern western world.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 100 and RDG 100 with a minimum grade of “C”.

Course Topics:

Scientific Revolution of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.
Political, religious, social and economic theories of the Enlightenment.
French revolution and the rise of Napoleon.
Industrial Revolution.
Social and cultural revolutions of late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.
Political revolution and counterrevolution, beginning with the close of the Napoleonic wars and concluding with the revolutions of 1848.
Philosophical and cultural traits leading to western progress and breakdown.
Impact of western nationalism and imperialism.
Drive toward modernization.
Origins of the World War I.
Strategies of German and Allied powers.
Emergence of the Soviet Union.
Origins and course of World War II.
Origins of the Cold War.
End of the Cold War.

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:
None

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Describe the effects of the Enlightenment on eighteenth century Europe.
Assess the progress of western civilization during the Age of Revolution, 1789-1848.
Contrast developments leading to western progress and those leading to breakdown in the Age of Contradiction, 1848-1914.
Describe the impact of World War I on western society and culture.
Identify the primary characteristics of western passage into the contemporary world.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

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Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
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Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
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Services For Students with Disabilities
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Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021