An analysis of civilization between 1300 and 1900 specifically examining how Western Civilization rose to dominance in the world community after 1500. Major concepts include Renaissance, Reconnaissance, Protestant Reformation, Scientific Revolution, Political Revolution, Industrialization, Nationalism, and Imperialism. An examination of selected twentieth century topics which integrate the history of Europe, the United States and the non-Western world. Major concepts will include imperialism, nationalism, political revolutions and global conflict. A survey of the history of the United States from the discovery of America to the end of Reconstruction.
Emphasis is placed upon social, institutional and cultural development.
A survey course in United States history and its institutions beginning with the Western movement and continuing to the present. A comparative survey of the major ancient civilizations which developed in the world between 3500 B.C.E. and 1000 C.E. Concepts under study will include the development of cities and empires, class divisions and gender roles, nomadic migrations and invasions, philosophical and religious developments and interrelationships among these major civilizations. A comparative survey of the major civilizations which emerged in the world between 1000 C.E. and 1900 C.E. Concepts under study will include the creation of land-based and maritime empires, class divisions and gender roles, philosophical and religious developments and interrelationships between these major civilizations, culminating in the domination of the world by Western Europe. A survey of the history of the United States form precolonial times to the present with particular emphasis of the multicultural heritage shared by all citizens. Contributions of African, Asian, European, Latino, and Native Americans will be examined.