HIST112 History of Western Civilization II
Department of Social & Behavioral Science: History
- I. Course Number and Title
- HIST112 History of Western Civilization II
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 2250
- IV. Prerequisites
- None
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
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This course meets the General Education requirement for Arts/Humanities. This course meets the General Education requirement for Diversity. This course meets the General Education requirement for Critical Thinking.
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This course is a survey and critical examination of Western human history and explores the social, political, religious, intellectual, and artistic achievements from around the year 1500 to the present.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- demonstrate an understanding of the history of Western Civilization, including the relationships and conflicts among its diverse societies, stretching from around the year 1500 to the present day [Arts/Humanities];
- critically analyze and evaluate competing points of view and voices in Early Modern and Modern Western history [Critical Thinking];
- demonstrate an understanding of the social and political systems, economies, and cultures of Western Civilization's diverse societies stretching from around the year 1500 to the present day [Diversity];
- identify major modern ideologies, such as Liberalism, Conservatism, and Nationalism and their impact on society, politics, and culture;
- demonstrate an understanding of the political, social, and cultural impact of the Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment on Western Civilization;
- explain the cause and impact of the late 18th century revolutions in politics, industry, and culture on the course of Western history; and
- explain European colonialism from a global perspective.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- Europe Launches Global Expansion 15th to 18th Centuries
- Intellectual and Scientific Transformation and the Rise of Liberalism
- Impact of Industrialism on Society and Culture
- Age of Political Upheaval, the Rise of Conservatism and Nationalism
- Global Impact of Colonialism on the World Society and Culture
- Crisis of Western Domination 1900-1945
- Post World War II Recovery
- A New Age 1990-Present
- C.E. 2025: Possibilities, Portents, and Factor X
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Student assessment consists of exams, essays, written assignments, multi-media projects, and/or participation in classroom/online discussions. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus.
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Review/Approval Date - 2/99, 5/07; Revised 5/2012; New Core 8/2015