World Civilization To 1715 (HIS 117)

Term: 2009-2010 AY Spring

Faculty

Schedule

Tue, 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM (1/12/2010 - 5/12/2010) Location: NMCC MRT 106

Description

Emphasis will be placed on the ideas, institutions and cultural heritage of civilization, as well as political events. Key themes are: the political, philosophical and cultural legacies of ancient Greece and Rome; the origins and beliefs of Judaism and Christianity; Medieval society and institutions; the Renaissance and Reformation; European exploration and colonization; the emergence of capitalism; the English Revolution; Constitutionalism and Absolutism; the Scientific Revolution; and the Enlightenment.