HIS 119 - Western Civilization III: The Modern Period


Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course is a survey course in Western Civilization in the Modern Age, from the Age of Democratic Revolutions through the present day. The civilization components of religion, philosophy, literature, art, science, and architecture are integrated into the political and social history of Europe and its impact on the modern world.  This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Cultural/Historical Perspectives Area.

Recommended and Non-Course Requisites:
ENG 105
  
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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