Ancient World to the Age of Global Encounters

Catalog description

This course surveys civilizations across the globe from the earliest developments in Mesopotamia to the complex global interactions of the 17th Century. Students will explore the origins of human societies and the evolution of their development over centuries. Some of the areas covered will include classical world of Ancient Greece and Rome, the religious and cultural development of Asian during the Axial Age, the birth of Christianity and Islam, the age of Exploration, and the Columbian Exchange. Thematic Thread(s): Citizenship & Social Problems, Cultural Literacy & Community Building, Institutions & Human Innovations, Transfer Thread Completion Course