Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
OOSL-0092
Version:
5
Organization's ID:
CIV103
Organization:
StraighterLine
Location:
Online
Length:
14 weeks (75 hours)
Minimum Passing Score:
70
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 World History
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide an exploration of human societies across the world since the emergency of human civilization. By comparing and contrasting societies that developed at the same time across Asia, Europae, Africa, and the Americas, students will develop a better understanding of the foundations of modern society and global citizenry. students will learn how environmental factors, gender, politics, culture, and technology contributed to the development and growth of society across the globe.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify at least two societies on each continent
  • Explain how different cultures evolved over time
  • Understand how empires and societies rise and fall
  • Identify, compare, and contrast key figures, events, and empires through time
  • Chronologically organize key events in world history
  • Understand cross-cultural exchange of ideas, agriculture, and technology
  • Apply lessons from early societies to modern society, including geographical boundaries and daily life
  • Improve geographical knowledge of the world
  • Identify and use primary and secondary sources to support historical arguments

General Topics:

  • Checkpoint 1: The Emergence of Complex Societies in Southwest Asian and Encounters with Indo-European Peoples Checkpoint 2: The Emergency of Complex Societies in Africa and Bantu Migrations Checkpoint 3: The Emergence of Societies in South and East Asia Checkpoint 4: Early Societies in the Americas and Oceania Checkpoint 5: The Empires of Persia Checkpoint 6: The Unification of China Checkpoint 7: State, Society, and the Quest for Salvation in South Asia Checkpoint 8: Civilizations of the Mediterranean Basin: The Greeks and Romans Checkpoint 9: Cross-Cultural Exchanges on the Silk Roads Checkpoint 10: The Byzantine Empire Checkpoint 11: The Expansive Realm Checkpoint 12: The Resurgence of Empire in East Asia Checkpoint 13: India and the Ocean Checkpoint 14: Nomadic Empires and Eurasian Integration Checkpoint 15: States and Societies of Sub-Saharan Africa Checkpoint 16: Western Europe in the Early Modern Checkpoint 17: Worlds Apart: The Americas and Oceania Checkpoint 18: Expanding Horizons of Cross-Cultural Interaction
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers
Supplemental Materials
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