HIS-112 Early World Civilizations

A survey of the political, economic, intellectual, and cultural development of major early global civilizations, from the Agricultural Revolution (c. 10,000 B.C.E) to the sixteenth century C.E., and their frequent interactions. The course also examines the origins of many of the world’s foremost religions (Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism and Islam), and considers the myriad ways the ancient, medieval and pre-modern eras have shaped the contemporary world. This course carries SUNY General Education World History and Global Awareness credit.

Credits

3

Lecture Contact Hours

3

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

• Social Science

Grading Scheme

• Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• Yes

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Students will identify some of the major events, issues and themes of ancient, medieval and early modern world history.
2. Students will describe the distinctive features, and historical development, of at least one ancient, medieval or early modern civilization or culture in relation to other regions of the world.
3. Students will describe the structures, systems, and interrelationships among civilizations and cultures prior to 1500, and their impact on well-being and sustainability during the ancient, medieval and early modern eras.