HIS 112HW - A Survey of Later Western Civilization - Honors

Credits: 3
Instructional Contact Hours: 3

Studies the political, social, economic, and cultural history of Europe from the 1600s to the present time. Gives particular attention to cultural and democratic movements and their influence on current history. Provides opportunities to engage in independent intellectual inquiry to foster deeper learning. Credit may be earned in HIS 112W, HIS 112CW or HIS 112HW but not more than one.

Prerequisite(s): High School GPA of 3.0 or higher or permission of the Honors Office
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 throughout 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.

7. Practice independent, intellectual curiosity.

Complete at least one significant project which demonstrates higher level, academic rigor.

8. Apply higher level, critical thinking skills to deepen understanding of course material.

9. Actively engage with peers in discussions, seminars, or other formats to enhance the depth of knowledge of the relevant material.