Introduction to Western Civilization: Ancient Civilizations, Prehistory to circa AD 843

Description

Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Survey of diverse cultures that shaped foundation of Western civilization to onset of 9th century AD. Investigation of first civilizations in Near East and Egypt. Analysis of worlds of Greeks and Romans. Examination of ways in which western European societies created new syntheses through … For more content click the Read More button below.

Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Survey of diverse cultures that shaped foundation of Western civilization to onset of 9th century AD. Investigation of first civilizations in Near East and Egypt. Analysis of worlds of Greeks and Romans. Examination of ways in which western European societies created new syntheses through selective appropriation of Greek and Roman cultures and introduction of new cultural forms. P/NP or letter grading.

Instructional Format

Primary Format

Lecture

Secondary Format

Discussion

Equivalent Courses

Courses that are considered as the same for requisite enrollment and repetition.

University and College/School Requirements

This course satisfies the following requirements:

Diversity — Letters and Science, Education and Information Studies, Music, Public Affairs

General Education — Historical Analysis (Society & Culture)

General Catalog 2024-25