Syllabus: Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
 
  1. Analyze the political, economic, cultural and social developments in world history from the establishment of early civilizations to 1500 C.E.
  2. Compare and contrast the interaction among salient civilizations.
  3. Evaluate the causes and effects of particular historical events.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Locate on maps the geographical centers of historical development prior to 1500 C.E.

  2. Identify the unique contributions of major European, African, Asiatic and American civilizations and assess their continuing influence today.

  3. Analyze the interrelationship among major world civilizations and the impact that exploration and conquest had on civilizations prior to 1500 C.E.

  4. Demonstrate an understanding of civilization through multiple analytical categories such as race, class, gender and ethnicity.

  5. Compare and contrast differing opinions on critical historical developments and distinguish disciplined historical thinking from fable and antiquarianism.

  6. Demonstrate critical, independent thinking through analysis of historical events and trends using a variety of primary and secondary sources.

  7. Identify major discoveries, inventions, and scientific achievements and explain their historical significance.

  8. Explain the historical significance of cultural developments such as art, music, architecture, literature and religion.

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