HIST& 116 - Western Civilization I

5.0 Credits
Development of man from prehistoric days to the late Middle Ages. Cultural, political and economic aspects of the great civilizations that developed during this period (was HIST 104). Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL 100.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Identify seminal events, movements, and institutions in Western history during the period from prehistory until the late Middle Ages, along with the key figures, groups, and ideas that contributed to their creation and development. [REASON]
Compare/contrast the philosophies, issues, and actions of different geographic regions, time periods, religions, races, and/or social status. [REASON]
Examine and evaluate historical information/arguments from different source forms. [REASON]
Express their findings in formal/informal writing, classroom discussion, online discussion, research projects, and/or oral presentation. [COMMUNICATE]