HIST 102 - World History: 1500-1815

Description:
A comparative survey of political, social, economic, and cultural developments in world history from 1500-1815. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer). SB-Perspectives on World Cultures (W).

Credits: (5)

General Education Category: SB-Perspectives on World Cultures (W). K5 - Humanities

General Education Pathways: P2 Health & Well-being, P5 Sustainability, P6 Ways of Knowing

Learner Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Read and respond in oral and written form to primary sources from different parts of the world, understanding the importance of author and audience to the production and reception of those sources.
Identify and synthesize patterns in world history that are reflected in our current world, making connections between past and present.
Recognize and analyze the significance of power dynamics and experiences to interpretations of human experience.
Identify and challenge preconceived notions in the context of alternative perspectives and experiences.
Analyze the ways in which historically distinct cultural contexts shaped individuals’ lives, beliefs, and experiences, and how these are different from our own.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
11/17/17

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations: