This course covers the political, economic, social, religious and intellectual activities of Western Civilization from early man through the great cultures of the Ancient Middle East, Egypt, Greece, Rome. Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Reformation. Also studied are the foundation and growth of Asian, African, and North and South American civilizations.
Emphasis is placed upon the ideas, social movements, and the great people of history.
It is highly recommended for social science majors and for others desiring more background for contemporary society. It provides a knowledge of the nations of the modern world and their relationships with one another. This course studies the history of the social and political development of the United States from the Colonial era to 1876. Special emphasis is given to the constitutional development of the nation. This course meets the California State University requirements for United States history and United States Constitution.