HIST 005 — History of Western Civilization I Units: 3
This course surveys the emergence of Western Civilization from its roots in the valleys of the Tigris-Euphrates and Nile Rivers to 16th century Europe. In addition to covering the major cultures and civilizations of the ancient world, it also addresses the development of the classical civilizations of Greece, the Hellenistic world and Rome; the transition through the medieval period, including the development of the Byzantine Empire, the rise and expansion of Islam, and the emergence of a new civilization, "Christendom," in Western Europe; to the transformations of the Age of Exploration, the Renaissance, and the Reformation. In particular, the course introduces the major social, economic, political, intellectual and cultural developments that shaped what came to be known as "the West." (C-ID HIST 170) Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No Grading: Letter Prerequisite: None Advisory: ENG 001A. Limitation on enrollment: None Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: A3, A4 CalGETC: 3B, 4
Prerequisites: ENG 001A