HIS1510

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World History Before 1500

Course Description

Students will examine the foundations of major cultures of today's world from the beginning of recorded history to the early modern age, with an emphasis on how these developments continue to shape the human experience. They will utilize methods of the social sciences by researching, interpreting, and communicating an understanding of primary and secondary historical sources. The factual and interpretive content of this course will emphasize the comparisons of key historical developments, their chronology, interaction, and the diffusions of the world's major cultures amid increasing global interconnection. Corequisite/Prerequisite: ENG 1510. It is not necessary to take HIS 1510 before HIS 1520. HIS courses are reading and writing intensive. Campus and term: J fall, spring; C fall.

Academic Level (Course Level)

CR

Schedule Type

Internship, Interactive TV, Lecture

Grade Modes

Audit, Special Audit, Standard Letter Grade, Credit/Fail Standard Letter

Instructional Methods

In Person (on campus), In Person (on campus)

Course Attributes

CULU, E, GLPS, L, OCIV, S, VEDP, WHGA