HIS-1 — World History to 1500

Prerequisite: None.

Description: A survey of the historical development of global societies, major social, political, and economic ideas and institutions from their origins until the 16th century. Principal areas to be covered are: African civilizations of the Nile and sub-Saharan areas, Mesopotamian civilizations, Greek and Roman Civilizations, Medieval and Reformation Europe, the Indus River, China and Japan. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)