HIS 118 - Western Civilization II: Early Modern

Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course is a survey course in Western Civilization from the Renaissance through the Age of Democratic Revolutions. The civilizational components of religion, philosophy, literature, art, science, and architecture are integrated into the political and social history of Europe, from about 1450 to the end of the eighteenth century. 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.