HIS 132 - World Civilization II

3 Credit(s)
This is a survey course in World Civilization from 1500 CE to present time. The class follows a “Big History” pedagogical approach as it examines the course of human history. Contexts, connections, changes, and comparisons between civilizations will be considered. Cultural components such as religion and art are integrated with political and economic history. The course is designed to focus on the emergence of modern civilization including the rise and global impact of Europe as well as the rise of modern cultures in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The course also focuses on 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.