HIS 101 - Early Global History (3)

The birth and growth of civilization is intricately linked to core questions of human existence. Who are we? Why are we here? How can we find a better life? The way humans have answered these questions have changed, but the answers of early human civilizations continue to resonate with us today. This survey course is designed to help students gain a wider appreciation for the diversities and commonalities within the human experience up to the year 1450 CE. Ordered thematically and chronologically, the course takes a comparative approach that allows students to see how different pre-modern societies around the world responded to the common challenges and core questions of human existence. Students will explore how human civilizations navigated challenges of the environment, social hierarchies, religious belief, and encounters with others. This topical approach will help students gain an appreciation for the variety in historical human experience while also reflect on the issues facing human society today.

Prerequisite(s): None
Grading Method: Letter Grade
Term Typically Offered: Fall