History 151H - World Civilization:The State of the World at the Turn of the First Millennium,A.D.1000

Institution:

Calvin University

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Description:

F. Half of the course will be comprehensive coverage of world history from early hunting-gathering societies to the medieval mercantile empires before A.D. 1500, followed by a mid-semester examination on reading assignments and lectures. The other half will be a research and writing project leading to each student's contribution of a chapter in the class book entitled A Global Moment: The State of the World at the Turn of the First Millennium, A.D. 1000. This class research project will be a comparative study of historic developments in civilizations around the globe from A.D. 900 to 1100. A key question will be whether similar historical trends occurred independently, through interconnections or in response to globe-wide causes. The writing process includes planning of the book, the research and writing of individual chapters and preparation of the manuscript for in-house publication. This process will culminate in a book-signing party in lieu of a final examination. The course fulfills core credit. Enrollment is limited to 20 students, and is restricted to those who qualify for honors enrollment.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.calvin.edu

Phone Number:

(616) 526-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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