This is an introductory survey covering the history of the global past from the origins of humanity through the 15th century, from the rise of early civilizations through the moment of European contact in the western hemisphere during the late-15th century. This course will also introduce students to the process of thinking historically: students will seek to understand the problems, events, and people of the global past under their own terms and in the broadest contexts. Historians wage vigorous debates over such questions as: How did human society first evolve? What constitutes "civilization"? How has religion changed over time? What has been the significance of cultural exchange between peoples? History is an interpretive discipline. Students will become attuned to how different the past was to our own lifetimes, being ever mindful of how even ancient world history has and continues to shape our present.
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Course Objectives:
After completing this course, you will be able to:
1. Identify important historical periods and events that took place throughout the world from the beginnings of human civilizations until around the year 1500.
2. Interpret history as a complex and fascinating interplay between local customs and traditions and worldwide economic and political structures.
3. Evaluate both primary historical documents and secondary sources within their historical context.
4. Write cogently and clearly about your interpretations of past events using both primary and secondary sources as evidence.
5. Understand the relationship between the contemporary world and the thousands of years that preceded the present.
Learning Outcomes: Critical Thinking: Upon successful completion of this course, students will have:
1. Read and demonstrate understanding of complex ideas by identifying key concepts in the field of history.
2. Analyzed and evaluated research data to produce a well-reasoned argument or position on an issue.
3. Synthesize data from multiple sources to create and support a solution.
Global Citizenship:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Explain how social interactions are influenced by local, regional, national, and/or global cultures.
2. Explain historical and/or political developments affecting societies and nations.