This course introduces the study of global history.
Emphasis is on topics such as colonialism, industrialism, and nationalism.
Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant global historical issues. This course introduces western civilization from pre-history to the early modern era. Topics include ancient Greece, Rome, and Christian institutions of the Middle Ages and the emergence of national monarchies in western Europe. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in early western civilization. This course is designed for students who may take other upper-level history courses.