Course Description
This course provides a comparative, interactive investigation and analysis of World History as related to the development of the modern world. Five geographic regions surveyed include: Asia/Pacific Islands, Africa, Europe, North America and South America. Students are introduced to the major historical trends and developments in World History from Prehistory to 1500. The methods of historical analysis and interpretation are addressed through survey of cultural, economic, political, social and technological similarities and differences between civilizations. The course examines issues relevant to understanding race, culture, class, ethnicity, gender, religion, disabilities and sexualities in human societies through World History.
Units: 3
Credit - Degree Applicable Transferable to both UC and CSU
Course Details
- Grade Options: Letter Grade
- In-Class Lecture Hours: 48 鈥� 54
- In-Class Lab Hours: 0
Requisites and Advisories
- Prerequisites: None
- Co-Requisites: None
- Advisory: None
Transfer Details
- CSU/UC:
Transferable to both UC and CSU - WVC GE: Area A-3: Arts & Humanities
Area A-4: Social & Behavioral Sciences - CSU GE: Area C2 - Humanities
Area D - Social Sciences - UC/IGETC GE: Area 3B - Humanities
Area 4 - Social and Behavioral Science - C-ID: HIST 150 - World History to 1500