On this page you will find outlines and syllabi for history courses offered at Prairie State College, Chicago Heights, Illinois, 60411. There are also links and images provided that will help you gather information and knowledge about history. The history of the human race from its origins to 1500.
Equal emphasis is placed on the development of Western and non-Western civilizations.
Outline the key ideas that have influenced the development of Western Civilization after the decline of the Roman Empire. Evaluate the major causes of war in human history. Identify the major individuals who have influenced human history prior to 1500. Define the different ways of viewing human history, from Marx to Toynbee et al. Topical Course Outline 1.