HIS 104 - World History I

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course covers world history from prehistory to circa 1500 A.D., focusing on economic, social, political, and cultural aspects of people before the onset of western dominance and identifying major patterns and trends which characterized the world in each era.

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

Course Topics:

Progress towards civilization in the Paleolithic & Neolithic eras.
Civilization in Mesopotamia and Africa.
Civilization in Ancient India and China.
Society in newly unified China.
Society and the quest for salvation in India.
Mediterranean world under the Greeks.
Mediterranean world under the Romans.
Byzantine Empire.
Rise and expansion of Islam.
Sui, Tang and Sung dynasties of China.
Mayan and Toltec civilization.
European society during the Early and High Middle Ages.
Mongol empire.
Feudal Japan.
Society and culture of Sub-Saharan Africa.
Western Europe during the Late Middle Ages and Renaissance.
European exploration and colonization.
Chinese exploration under the Ming dynasty.
Aztec and Inca society and the impact of European penetration.

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:

Examine the origins of ancient societies in Mesopotamia, Africa, India and China, 4000-500 B.C.E.
Chart the formation of the Classical Societies, 500 B.C.E. -500 C.E.
Compare and contrast world societies during the postclassical era, 500-1000 C.E.
Identify and describe world contacts and conflicts, 1000-1500 C.E.

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Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021