HIST 101 - World History I

Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-3B
Prehistory to 16th century C.E.; Rise of civilization and the control/allocation of resources in the ancient/medieval world; development and spread of world religions and philosophies; empires; focus on cross-cultural encounters, social justice, and sustainability in pre-modern societies.

Breadth Area(s) Satisfied: GE-3B - Arts and Humanities (Humanities)
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground or Online-Asynchronous.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Describe people, ideas, and events shaping world history;
Identify and contextualize key trends in art, architecture, literature, poetry, and material culture;
Explore the impact of philosophical and religious belief systems on world societies;
Compare and contrast the geographic, social, political, and economic underpinnings of diverse communities, cultures, and civilizations;
Recognize the interpretive nature of history through critical reading of primary and secondary sources to understand their arguments and biases;
Present evidence-based interpretations on selected history topics in oral, written, audio, or visual form;
Work collaboratively with others in solving historical problems.

GE-3B. Humanities Learning Outcomes

Evaluate the impact of the humanities on your life.
Examine the cultural and/or historical context(s) of the humanities.
Describe the ways that diverse identities influence experiences in the humanities.