HST 105 - World Civ Byzantium - Present

BT 113  or WR 115  or designated placement

WR 115Q  as required

Course Description: Provides a survey of various aspects of civilization in regions around the world. In addition to discussion of western civilizations originating from the Near East and Europe, this course includes the civilizations of India, Africa, East Asia (China/Japan) Russia, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. Included in the reading and discussion are historical, cultural, religious, social, economic, and political developments in the various civilizations. Fulfills cutlural literacy requirement within the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Analyze governmental and class structures, colonialism, racial and ethnic relations and inequalities, revolutions and religious movements. (ILO: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Global Consciousness)
• CLO#2: List diverse human values and points of view.
• CLO#3: Give examples of the challenges facing the human race in the 21st century with a global perspective.
• CLO#4: Identify the major world religions and political theories and their places in the growth of civilizations, politics, and culture in various locations.
• CLO#5: Explain the historical context of current tensions in key regions in the world.