Description
This global history course will examine important developments in the civilizations of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Western Hemisphere from pre-history to the beginning of the development of world trade in the 16th century. Themes investigated will include: Politics and government, art and ideas, religion and philosophy, family and society, science and technology, earth and the environment, and interaction and exchange. An emphasis will be placed on showing how these meta-themes are manifested in cultures throughout the world. This course will also serve as an introduction to research methods in the field. Three hours.