HST 101 - Western Civilization I

Credits: 3

An overview of Western Civilization from its origins in the Ancient Near East. Provides comparative study of the development of Mesopotamia and Egypt, Greek civilization and Roman Empire, the Middle Ages, and Early Modern Europe, explaining how each of these contributed to the ‘rise’ of a distinctly western civilization. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Historical and Philosophical Approaches. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in a Global Society. Partially satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Ancient Thought and Culture.

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