Credits

3 (3/0/0)

Description

Meets MnTC Goal Areas 5 and 8. This course provides a discussion of the political, economic, cultural and social factors which have shaped the history of Western Civilization. Topics include ancient civilizations, the development of the major religions of the Western world, the Medieval period, the Renaissance and Reformation, the rise of capitalism, the development of the nation state and the Age of Absolutism.

Competencies

Describe the achievements of ancient civilizations, including those of Mesopotamia.
Summarize ancient Greek culture.
Identify the major events of both the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire.
Explore the rise of Judaism and Christianity.
Understand the origin of Islam.
Investigate medieval Europe, including the Renaissance.
Explain the development of nation states.
Understand the impact of the rise of capitalism.
Investigate the Reformation, including the resulting wars of religion.
Explain the Age of Absolutism, as personified by Louis XIV.
Analyze historical sources, distinguishing primary from secondary sources.
Communicate effectively using historical evidence and methods of analysis.
Analyze and understand the diversity of peoples within their distinctive historical contexts.