European History Courses
Western Civilization I
This is a survey of western civilization stressing early development, diffusion of cultural institutions, and the emerging national monarchies to 1600. The subjects covered include Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, Byzantium, and Islam. Emphasis is placed on the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Protestant Reformation, and the Commercial Revolution.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Honors West Civ I
Credit hours: 3
Western Civilization II
This course examines modern Western institutions from 1600 to the present day including the Modern State System, the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, Napoleon, Reaction, the development of Nationalism, Democracy, and Socialism, Industrialism, Imperialism, the Russian Revoltuion, the World Wars, and the Contemporary World.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Honors Western Civilization II
This course examines modern Western institutions from 1600 to the present day including the Modern State System, the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, Napoleon, Reaction, the development of Nationalism, Democracy, and Socialism, Industrialism, Imperialism, the Russian Revolution, the World Wars, and the Contemporary World.
Credit hours: 3
Survey of Medieval History
This course will examine the medieval world from the “fall” of the Roman Empire to the coming of the Renaissance. Its main emphasis will be on Western Europe but it will give due consideration to the neighboring civilizations of Byzantium and Islam. Cultural, intellectual, and social developments will be considered within a political framework. College level reading is strongly recommended.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3