Western Civilization: Ancient through Renaissance**

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This course examines past cultures in order to compare their experiences and make us aware of the opportunities and limitations of modern cultures. Major political, social, economic, and culture trends and their influences on modern civilization are examined. As an introduction, this course begins in the Ancient Near East and proceeds through the Central Middle Ages. Western Civilization: Renaissance to Present (CIV 110) examines the period from the 17th century to the present.