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Semester: | Summer 2021 |
Number: | 0136-105-001 |
Instructor: | Abdin Chande |
Days: | Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 10:40 am - 12:40 pm |
Note: | Traditional In-Person Class |
Location: | Garden City - NEX 126 |
Credits: | 3 |
Course Meets: | May 26 - June 30 |
Course Materials: | View Text Books |
Description: |
Study a 'macro historical' introduction to the civilizations of the world from their inception to about 1500. Examine parallel developments, as well as cultural diffusion within and among civilizations of Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe. (Learning Goals:G;Distribution Reqs:Humanities) |
Learning Goals: |
By the end of this course students will be able to:1. describe how different civilizations (without privileging any) have evolved & developed in different regions of the world.2. illustrate/show the relationships between/among world cultures (which have something in common with each other, and have at times come up with similar solutions to similar difficulties/problems in their environment/situation.3. critically evaluate primary sources and how historians interprete them4. formulate a well organized argument supported by evidence.5. identify/locate some countries or place names on a blank map of the world as part of this global awareness *The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here. |
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