HIST 140 - World History Origins

Credits: 3
Survey of political, economic, social, and intellectual history of American, African, European, and Asian cultures and societies from the origins of the universe to 1500 CE. Particular attention is devoted to human efforts to construct moral philosophies and systems of belief, economies, cities, states, and empires, legal frameworks, and social hierarchies, with emphasis on the ways in which human societies encountered and engaged with their environments as well as other societies and cultures. This course introduces and practices the skills of analytical reading, thinking, and writing and will engage students with experiential and/or project-based learning.

Prerequisite(s): No Prerequisite.