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May 12, 2024
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2022-2023 Catalog Archived
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HIS 101 - Western Civilization to 1689 Class: 3 Credits: 3 This course is a survey of western civilization from ancient times to 1689, including the major political, social, economic, and intellectual factors shaping western cultural tradition.
Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 100 and RDG 100 with a minimum grade of “C”. Course Topics:
- Progress toward civilization in the Paleolithic & Neolithic eras.
- Civilization in the Ancient Near East.
- Civilization in Ancient Greece.
- Sources of Hellenistic diffusion.
- Rome’s rise under Republican authority.
- Rome’s transition to an empire.
- Significance of the Christian faith.
- Byzantine, Islamic & German society.
- Rise of the Carolingian Dynasty and its impact on Europe in the Early Middle Ages.
- Feudal society during the High Middle Ages.
- Rise of European states and rise of Church influence during the High Middle Ages.
- Crisis and failure in the Late Middle Ages.
- Chief traits of the Renaissance.
- Protestant Reformation and its influence on western society.
- European exploration and expansion.
- War in sixteenth and seventeenth century Europe and political consolidation.
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:
- Define the origins of civilization and contrast its development in the Ancient Near East and Greece.
- Describe the spread of Hellenic culture & its utilization by Rome to a world state.
- Explain the remaking of Europe in the face of Roman collapse.
- Contrast the vitality of the High Middle Age with the crisis and dissolution of the Late Middle Ages and revival during the Renaissance.
- Describe Europe’s evolution into a modern state.
For SCC Online Courses: If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
- Online Behavior
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Student Concerns
- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
Official Course Syllabus 2022-2023
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