Western Civilization & Human Development ((4 Credits))

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This course focuses on how major ideas and cultural trends in Western Civilization have shaped the contemporary study of human development and related fields. Specifically, issues related to definitions in human nature and development will be explored in relation to major cultural, philosophical, and thought developments in Western Civilization, from early Greek and Hebrew ideas through modern Western ideas. Topics may include the inherent goodness of human nature, the influence of nature versus nurture on human development, and how continuous and deterministic development is. While it is not required, it might be helpful if students have taken Human Development or an equivalent course. This course was previously HDV-283374 Western Civilization and Human Development.