HIST 102 Western Civilization

Investigates significant developments in Western Civilization from 1648 to the present.

Credits

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

48

General Education Competency

GEM Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing

HIST 102Western Civilization

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I. General Information

Department

Social Science

II. Course Specification

Course Type

General Education

General Education Competency

GEM Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing

Credit Hours Narrative

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

48

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

Investigates significant developments in Western Civilization from 1648 to the present.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Identify and write about the central themes of the early modern period.
• Identify and write about the origins and nature of Age of Revolution.
• Understand and write about the Industrial Revolution.
• Identify and write about the central themes of the 19th century.
• Identify and write about the origins and nature of World War I and World War II.
• Identify and write about the central themes of the post-World War world.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

Text, readings, lectures

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

Four analytical papers Class attendance and participation

Required Text

1. Kagan, The Western Heritage 2. Golden, Social History of Western Civilization

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Four analytical papers Class attendance and participation