HIST 135Ancient Hist West Civilization

Grossmont College · 3 credits · UGRD

Catalog

A historical survey tracing the political, social, intellectual and cultural events of the ancient civilizations within the Near East and Mediterranean basin from 3500 B.C.E. to 500 C.E. This course will focus on the contributions and achievements of civilizations within Mesopotamia, Egypt, Persia, Asia Minor, the Levant, Crete, Greece, North Africa, and Rome and their significance in shaping Western Civilization. Further emphasis will be place upon their political systems, religion, philosophy, science/technology, laws, role of women, and arts/literature. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-3, CSU-C2, IGETC-3B, Cal-GETC-3B)

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 1 section

Oct 19 – Dec 21

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
3943Class #3943-HIST-135-3943	Distance Education/Online WEB (Internet 100%)	Distance Education/Online WEB	Baydo, G
3943 notes: Section 3943 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]