HIST-151 World History: Prehistory to 1500 C.E.

Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030), completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0.
This course is a study of the historical development of civilization in West Asia and North Africa Europe Sub-Saharan Africa South and East Asia and the Western Hemisphere to 1500 C.E. Emphasizes 1) organization and functions of the states; 2) economic behavior; 3) philosophy religion literature and science; and 4) families women and social structure. Concentration on the human aspect of history and contacts among these centers of civilizations.

Course Outcomes
1. Should be helped to understand the evolution of world history from prehistory to 1500 2. Should be helped to appreciate the differences amongst the major world cultures and yet perceive the commonality in all human experience 3. Should through lecture, discussion, reading of both secondary and primary sources and writing be helped to improve critical thinking and exposition skills.