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HIS120 World History I

  • Department History
  • Level Lower
  • Format Online
  • Credits 3

Description

This course examines the rise of the major world civilizations in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas from their earliest beginnings through to the early modern era. It focuses on economic, social, political, and cultural factors that contributed to their birth and sustained their growth and development. Students will explores the political institutions, social systems, gender roles, religious systems, and cultures of these civilizations. They will also look at the contributions of individual men and women to their communities. In particular, the course highlights the interconnectedness of many societies as they passed ideas, technologies, people, and goods back and forth to each other.

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Prerequisites

This course does not require any prerequisites.

Sections

Listing all available sections for this course, including their term, duration, and dates.
Term Dates Term & Duration Format
January 5, 2026 to March 1, 2026 Spring I - 8 Week Online
May 4, 2026 to June 28, 2026 Summer I - 8 Week Online