HIS 117 - Western Civilization I: Ancient and Medieval

Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course is a survey course in Western Civilization from ancient history into the age of absolutism. The civilization components of religion, philosophy, literature, art, architecture and science are integrated into the political and social history of Europe, from our Mesopotamian and Egyptian origins to about 1450. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Cultural/Historical Perspectives Area.

SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Analyze major political, economic, and social developments in Western civilization.
Evaluate primary and secondary sources to understand diverse perspectives on historical events.
Identify and explain the contributions of key figures, intellectual movements, and ideologies in shaping the political and cultural landscape in Western civilization.
Demonstrate the ability to connect historical developments to contemporary global issues and trends in Western societies.
Develop well-reasoned arguments using evidence to support interpretations of significant events in Western civilization.

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