HIST 152 - World Civilizations II KCC AA/FGB and KCC AS/AH

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

3 hours lecture per week HIST 152 is an interpretive survey of the development of civilizations from the 16th century to the present. This course will examine the events, personalities, institutions, and ideas that shaped the modern world. Upon successful completion of HIST 152, the student should be able to: Distinguish between the different characteristics of the world's major civilizations in their geographic settings. Trace the development of traditional civilizations and recognize their enduring influences. Describe global processes (e.g. agricultural and urban revolutions, emergence and growth of civilization, human migration, disease, ecological forces, imperialism, neo-imperialism, decolonization, industrialization, etc.) Describe the interactive roles, which social, religious, political, economic, scientific and technological forces have played among the civilizations of the world. Manifest a sense of historical time. Evaluate such historical theories as the "great person" in history or deterministic interpretations. Examine the historical dimensions of contemporary world affairs and issues. Compare and contrast responses of the world's peoples as a result of intercultural contacts and the diffusion of ideas, institutions and inventions. Draw upon their knowledge of the varieties of human experiences, and their sympathetic understanding of cultures other than their own, to define their roles as citizens of the contemporary world. Express informed judgments on the behavior of peoples and their institutions. Analyze cause and effect relationships in history. Examine the major attempts to explore the ethical and fundamental questions of life posed throughout history.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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