CH 2511 - World History I: Non-Western

Institution:

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Subject:

Comparative Humanities

Description:

The first semester of a year long sequence in World Civilization, this course will survey the traditional culture and history of five world civilizations: the Middle East, sub-Saharan Africa, China, India and Japan. In each case students will use maps, short selections from religion, philosphy and/or literature and textbook readings to gain an appreciation of the cultures that have come into existence in these countries and their more recent history. In the last section of the course, students will consider the connections between these cultures and their own family backgrounds as reflected in class reports on family interviews and family histories. Offered annually.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oldwestbury.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 876-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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