HIS 132 - World Civilization II

3 Credit(s)
A survey course in world civilization from 1500 to modern times examining the four major civilizations: Middle East, Indian, Chinese and European. Focuses on the emergence of modern civilization including the Age of Discovery, the Protestant Reformation, Age of Enlightenment and the rise of modern cultures in Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas. Covers the rise of nationalism, industrialization, colonialism, liberalism, democracy, socialism and the great changes brought about by the World Wars, the Great Depression, fascism, communism, the end of colonialism and the Cold War’s end. Lecture Hours: 48 | Lab Hours: 0

Note: Corresponds to college or university lower division coursework.