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HST 103:

HISTORY OF

WORLD CIVILIZATION

 

 

HST 103 World History to Circa 1600 C.E. 3(3-0) F,S.

This course examines the formation and development of the world’s major societies and systematically explores cross-cultural interactions and exchanges that have been some of the most effective agents of change in all of world history from Pre-History to circa 1600 C.E. Students cannot receive credit for both HST 101 and HST 103.

Welcome to History 103—World History I (to 1600 C.E.)-- This course is intended as an historical survey that provides students with a general and broad examination of the development of Western Civilization and its inter-relationships with other World Civilizations. By examining the formations and development of the world’s major societies, this course systematically explores cross-cultural interactions and exchanges that have been some of the most effective agents of change in all of world history from Pre-History to 1600 C.E. The course will touch upon key aspects of economic, social, political, religious and cultural history of the World. This course falls within SMSU’s General Education program and provides the historical context for students to understand and appreciate the university’s public affairs mission.

Goals of World History I: HST 103 is a freshman course which partially satisfies requirements of the General Education Program, especially those relating to the "Understanding of Culture and Society." The study of World Civilization aims to improve your understanding of:

1) how World societies developed organizational systems;

2) such social categories as class, gender and race in World history;

3) how historians use evidence and artifacts to interpret cultural and social life;

4) how people have labored in World societies over time;

5) the impact of technology on World societies;

6) how World societies have developed different forms of government;

7) how historians have come to different conclusions about the past, increasing your awareness of the need to think critically about historical judgments.

 

 

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