HIS 112W - A Survey of Later Western Civilization

Credits: 3
Instructional Contact Hours: 3

Analyzing how we got to where we are today, students will explore the changing fate of the western world (defined here as primarily Europe and its global interactions) from c. 1550 CE to the near present. Learn about the 16^th century's religious wars and scientific and intellectual revolutions, the Enlightenment and French and American Revolutions, the Industrial Revolution, the rise of nationalism and the troubles of colonialism/imperialism, the world wars, the Cold War and more. We will analyze the traditional story of the west in response to approaches that focus on global history and incorporate marginalized voices. Credit may be earned in HIS 112W or HIS 112HW but not in both.

Prerequisite(s): High School GPA of 2.3 or higher or completion of or concurrent enrollment in any ENG course or a Guided Self-Placement recommendation of ENG 111A or higher
Corequisite(s): None
Lecture Hours: 45 Lab Hours: 0
Meets MTA Requirement: Humanities, Social Science
Pass/NoCredit: Yes

Outcomes and Objectives

1. Compose an effective narrative that analyzes the history of recent Western Civilization in response to an analytical question.

Craft well-supported historical narratives, arguments, or reports of research findings in a variety of media.
Select from a range of media best suited to communicating a particular argument, narrative, or set of ideas.

2. Analyze various types of historical sources appropriate to the study of recent Western Civilization.

A. Describe the differences between primary and secondary sources.

B. Analyze the perspective and context in which the historical source was created.

C. Describe the ways in which a given historical source may inform a historical narrative.

3. Evaluate conflicting historical interpretations within the context of recent Western Civilization.

Identify and describe conflicting historical interpretations.
Analyze the evidence supporting conflicting historical interpretations.

4. Analyze the ways in which the history of recent Western Civilization informs the current issues of the West and its relationship to global culture.

Compare, contrast, and contextualize the political, cultural, and social history of recent Western Civilization and the present.
Evaluate the way in which political, cultural, and social structures have marginalized certain groups througout recent Western Civilization, such as women, people of color, religious minorities, nondominant sexual identities, and others.

5. Analyze global interactions relevant to the traditional narrative of recent Western Civilization.

Describe relevant global interactions taken in the past.
Evaluate the importance of relevant global interactions with recent Western Civilization.

6: Use writing tasks to promote learning.

Analyze course content in written form.
Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter.
Explain the subject matter in a coherent writing style.