HIST& 118 - Western Civilization III

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 55
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Survey of the origins of Western civilization from the end of the French revolution to the present day.

Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a C or higher (or placement into ENGL& 101).
Distribution Requirements:

Social Sciences Distribution Requirement

General Education Requirements:

Fulfills Engage General Education Requirement

Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Become familiar with the facts of the development of the civilizations, which had a major influence on Western development from 1815 (The congress of Vienna) to present.
Analyze how Europe came to spread, influence, and dominate much of the world.
Understand the elements that provide continuity within and between the major movements and events of Western history.
Understand the elements that changed significantly in Western history over time.
Understand the roots of contemporary American culture in the history of Western civilization.
Become better-informed, critical readers of historical sources.
Appreciate the diversity of cultural arrangements and institutions in Western Civilization.
Appreciate the impact of foreign culture and indigenous cultures.
SOCIAL SCIENCES: Apply concepts from the social sciences to analyze individual or social phenomena, processes, events, conflicts, or issues.

Course Contents

The evaluation to historical sources
The forces that contribute to the domination of one culture over others
The Industrial Revolution
European imperialism and colonialism
Nineteenth Century Europe, Victorianism
European Nationalism
The rise of Fascism
WWI and WWII
Post-War Europe
The roots of contemporary American culture in the Western past

Instructional Units: 5