HIST 101 - World Civilization to 1700

Institution:

Catholic University of America

Subject:

History

Description:

Traces the outlines of major western civilizations from the Mesopotamian and Egyptian Kingdoms to the European Renaissance, with an emphasis on the development of Western political, cultural, social and economic tradition. Discussion sections of each class also develop fundamental skills for the study of history at university level, including analysis of maps and frequent writing assignments. Part I (to 1500): Introduction to establishing elements of Western Civilization and its evolution; formation of varying ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Israel, and Rome; the rise of Germanic Kingdoms after the fall of the Roman Empire; foundations of Western medieval church and state; early Islam and its contacts with the West; medieval society, economy and culture; the ¿crisis of feudalism¿ and the origins of capitalism; Renaissance and the early-modern European state and society.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cua.edu

Phone Number:

(202) 319-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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