Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: COLP-0016 Organization's ID: HIS231 Organization: Pearson Location: Classroom-based Length: 8 weeks Dates Offered: 4/1/2019 - 3/31/2022 5/1/2016 - 3/31/2019 5/1/2013 - 4/30/2016 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Social Sciences, Humanities, or History Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to study the foundations of the modern world from the first civilizations through the 18th century, including Western and non-Western classical civilizations, the Middle Ages, and the age of absolutism. Learning Outcomes: Identify important people, movements, and events in the history of early Western civilization through the 18th century Analyze the evolution of ethics, values, and conceptual systems from the first civilizations through the 18th century Analyze the ascendancy of science as a way of understanding the world through the 18th century Summarize how Greek thought contributes to our perception of man and society Examine how important events from the first civilizations through the 18th century interrelate and shape merging cultural tradition Develop critical and analytical skills in reading, thinking, and writing about history Summarize Western religious traditions through the 18th century Identify political theories and systems Explain how cultures interact and consider questions of war, peace, and trade Examine the development of industry through the 18th century Examine the great drama of history and analyze historical roles in this time period General Topics: The Mesopotamian and Egyptian Civilizations The Hebrew Nation and the Law The Greek Civilization and its influences The rise and fall of the Roman empire The Era of Charlemagne and the Crusades The Middle Ages and Scholastic Philosophy The Protestant Reformation and the fall of Papacy The Renaissance Period The French, English, and Spanish Revolutions Louis XIV Colonialism Enlightenment Industrialization of Europe Democracy Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Computer Based Training Discussion Lectures Methods of Assessment: Examinations Performance Rubrics (Checklists) Quizzes Written Papers Minimum Passing Score: 70% Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Page Content