Introductory Courses: 2007 - 2008

History Department: Introductory | European | United States | Russian | African | Asian | Latin American | Special

104 Culture, Society & History.  An introductory survey of human culture and society through the comparison of Europe and one other major area of the world from ancient to the modern period, focusing on fundamental topics in the development of world civilizations, including material culture, political organization, and aesthetics. The course will emphasize critical moments in historical development, thematic connections, and primary textual and visual sources. (Meets either the Critical Perspectives: Diverse Cultures and Critiques or The West in Time requirement.) 2 units   —  Ashley, Hyde, Murphy, Neel.

105 Civilization in the West.  Western civilization from ancient to modern times. Cultural, social, and political developments that shaped the modern world. The department offers this course in sections designated Europe or Atlantic World. Atlantic World includes the study of the heritage of Western civilization in the Western hemisphere. (Meets the Critical Perspectives: The West in Time requirement.) 2 units   —  Ashley, Neel, Ragan, Romano, Rommel-Ruiz, Salinas.

109 Civilization in East Asia .  East Asian civilization from ancient to modern times.  Cultural, social and political developments that shaped East Asian nations and their place in the modern world.  Introduces basics of historical method: contextualization, analysis, and critical evaluation of primary sources and their significance. 2 units-Williams. (Meets the Critical Perspectives: Diverse Cultures and Critiques requirement.) (Also listed as Asian Studies 118.) 2 units.  - Williams.

110 Historical Studies: Hitler (Writing Intensive).  An introduction to history through the study of a special aspect in depth. (Topics to be designated according to the specialties of the faculty.) (Not open to seniors)

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