Graduate Catalog 2018-2019

HIST 6621 World History I

A graduate level directed readings course in which conflicting historical interpretations, cross-cultural interaction and influence, and primary sources comprise major elements in the history of man from the beginning of civilization to the Enlightenment. May be offered online or in the classroom.

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

  1. Increased understanding of the major events and individuals of the Ancient World to the Pre-Modern Era.
  2. Knowledge of the relationship of the past and the present in the history and life of world.
  3. Improved ability in written and oral expression.
  4. Improved reading skills.
  5. Improved ability to consider a mass of historical information, analyze it critically, and form logical conclusions.