HIST 120 - The Making of the Modern World

Institution:

SUNY College at Oneonta

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Description:

3 s.h. This course examines the forces that went into the creation of the world we now live in, focusing on events from the seventh to the nineteenthcentury. We will consider the rise and fall of political powers such as the Song China, Islamic Caliphates and the Ottoman Empire, as well as events like the Conquest of the Americas, the African Atlantic Slave trade and colonialism. We will consider the historical role of commerce, travel, technology, environment, and culture. We will seek to develop an understanding of world history different from the pre-processed version often taught in U.S. schools. ( LA, HO2)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oneonta.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 436-3500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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