Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog 
  
2024-2025 Catalog
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HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I



A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of the world from emergence of human cultures through the 15th century. The course examines major cultural regions of the world in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania and their global interactions over time. Themes include the emergence of early societies, the rise of civilizations, the development of political and legal systems, religion and philosophy, economic systems and trans-regional networks of exchange. The course emphasizes the development, interaction and impact of global exchange.

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

  • Create an argument through the use of historical evidence.
  • Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources.
  • Analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and global forces on this period of world history.

Credit Hour(s): 3

Lecture Hour(s): 48

Prerequisite(s): Must be TSI Complete for Reading

Restrictions/Notes: Meets NCTC Core Curriculum



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