HIST 1112 Modern Western Civilization
Description
Modern Western Civilization surveys Western history from the 1500s to the present, encompassing political, economic, socio-cultural, intellectual and artistic developments. Topics covered include the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment, Colonialism, the Industrial Revolution, World Wars I & II, and the Cold War.
Credits
3
Prerequisite
STSK 0095 or placement by multiple measures
Topics to be Covered
1. Scientific Revolution
2. Enlightenment
3. Imperialism & Colonialism
4. Industrial Revolution
5. Nationalism & Communism
6. World Wars I & II
7. Cold War
Learning Outcomes
1. Name significant people and places in Western Civilization
2. Explain key turning points and developments in Western history
3. Assess important causes and effects of historical movements
4. Trace the impact of history on the present
5. Describe the cultural, intellectual, and artistic achievements of the Western world
6. Locate cities and nations on a map
Credit Details
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
OJT: 0
MnTC Goal Area(s): Goal Area 06 -The Humanities and Fine Arts, Goal Area 08 - Global Perspective
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal Area(s) and Competencies
Goal Area 06: The Humanities and Fine Arts
1. Demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities.
2. Understand those works as expressions of individual and human values within a historical and social context.
3. Respond critically to works in the arts and humanities.
4. Articulate an informed personal reaction to works in the arts and humanities.
Goal Area 08: Global Perspective
1. Describe and analyze political, economic, and cultural elements which influence relations of states and societies in their historical and contemporary dimensions.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of cultural, social, religious and linguistic differences.
3. Analyze specific international problems, illustrating the cultural, economic, and political differences that affect their solution.
4. Understand the role of a world citizen and the responsibility world citizens share for their common global future.