Western Civilization II.

Catalog description

This course is a survey of the various world civilizations from 1500 to the present. The civilizations of Europe, Asia, America and Africa will be examined, compared and contrasted at the various stages of their development throughout this period. The course deals with the encounters and interactions among the various civilizations, and examines the political, social, economic, cultural, ideological and technological developments that have shaped the civilizations of the world.