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HIS233 World Civilizations I

Lead Faculty: Dr. Alex Zukas

Course Description

A discussion of how the distinctive cultures, economies and societies of the world developed from prehistoric times up to the European conquest of the Americas (ca. 1500 C.E.). Explores issues of gender, class, personal identity, love, war, imperialism, sexuality, citizenship, religion, urban life and ecology as they pertain to the ancient civilizations, classic civilizations and post-classical (medieval) civilizations in Asia, Africa, the Americas and Europe.

Prerequisite

ENG 100/101

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