HIS 131 - Western Civilization II

Institution:

Lehigh Carbon Community College

Subject:

History

Description:

Beginning with a review of the foundations of Western Civilization the course stresses the principal ideologies and developments of Western Civilization from the dawn of the modern era to the contemporary scene. Special emphasis is placed upon the rise of the state system, the challenge of nationalism and secularism, the industrial revolutions, the rise of nationalism in its varied forms, the challenges of liberalism and its diverse applications, the rapid advance and application of science, and the extent of world conflict. Each of the modern western world's "isms" is analyzed through its origin, development, and impact upon the West's political, economic, and cultural institutions. Efforts are also made to relate the reciprocal influences between Western and non-Western worlds.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.lccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 799-2121

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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