HIST 101 - History of Civilization: Cultural Traditions

5 CR

Surveys the development of civilizations from ancient times to approximately 1000 CE. Topics include Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China, Greece, Rome, and the rise of agriculture, cities, empires and major world religions. Note: May be used as social science or humanities credit, not both, at BC.

Course Outcomes

Analyze and critically evaluate primary and secondary sources.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Articulate a comparison of the rise and decline of a variety of civilizations and cultures.
Identify and assess the causes and consequences of the major economic, social, political, religious, and cultural developments in world history up to the period of the early Middle Ages.

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