History of World Civilization up to 1500 C.E./Honors 3 Units (AA/AS; Citrus D1; CSU; UC; Cal-GETC 3B; Cal-GETC 4) 54 lecture hours Equivalent to: HIST 103

Catalog description

The course is a survey of emerging regional cultures and societies from the earliest civilizations to 1500. Consideration will be given to comparative and integrative analysis of their contributions to the fabric of world civilization. Particular focus will be given to cultural evolutionary parallels and the diffusion of ideas through migration and trade on a global scale. Students are expected to work and participate at an honors level which includes strong critical thinking skills, thorough analysis of historical readings, presentation and leadership skills demonstrated through class participation/presentation, and service learning in the community.