History of World Civilization since 1500 - Honors 3 Units (AA/AS; Citrus D1; CSU; UC; IGETC 4; Cal-GETC 3B; Cal-GETC 4) 54 lecture hours Equivalent to: HIST 104

Catalog description

The course offers a survey of world civilizations from 1500's regional isolation to modern-day globalism and its issues and problems. Consideration will be given to the political, economic, social, and intellectual forces present in the rise of the modern world. Particular focus will be given to the inter-relatedness of historical events and on the comparisons of cultures and societies in a historical perspective. Additional rigor and a research component are required of honors students. College-level reading is strongly advised.