HIS 160 - World Civilizations II

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

History

Description:

An introductory history of the development of the world's major civilizations since 1500. The course emphasizes the role of economic, social, and political change throughout modern world history. Students will gain a greater appreciation for the interaction and interdependence of nations and cultures within the modern world. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Think critically and analytically the development and nature of separate world cultures created over several centuries; Understand the creation of a global community from 1500 through the twentieth century; Explain how societies devised different responses to globalization; Understand the creation of the contemporary world through analysis of the major historical themes from 1500 through the twentieth century; Comprehend the ethnic, racial, religious, gender, and socio-economic diversity of global societies since 1500; Utilize information literacy and a variety of source material to examine modern world history.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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