Concepts and ideas from this course will transfer to other courses in the college. One purpose for including this course in the GE requirements is the foundation given by this course for both cultural literacy and a broad understanding of the course of history. The student outcomes desired by the college are promoted in this class. Character development is encouraged by asking students to be responsible for their work in an honest and timely manner. Leadership development is encouraged as students present their ideas in written form for evaluation by others.
Intercultural awareness is developed through an exposure to the history of world civilizations.
Professional excellence is developed through the required use of computer technology in the preparation of reports and quizzes. Students are required to prepare research papers through library research. Critical listening, thinking and evaluative skills. Exams for this class will be in essay format. A goal for this class is to get you interested in history.