I. General Information
1. Course Title:
World History I, From the Beginning to 1500
2. Course Prefix & Number:
HIST 1412
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
This course will examine the development of world civilizations from pre-history to 1500, and will compare the religion, politics, economy and culture of various world civilizations. Examples will be drawn from Africa, Europe, Asia and the Americas.
5. Placement Tests Required:
Accuplacer (specify test): |
Next Gen Reading |
Score: |
237 |
6. Prerequisite Courses:
HIST 1412 - World History I, From the Beginning to 1500
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
HIST 1412 - World History I, From the Beginning to 1500
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
Bemidji State University, HST 1304 World History I, 3 credits
MN State University - Moorhead, HST 104 World History I, 3 credits
III. Course Purpose
MN Transfer Curriculum (General Education) Courses - This course fulfills the following goal area(s) of the MN Transfer Curriculum:
- Goal 5 – History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Goal 8 – Global Perspective
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
Demonstrate written communication skills |
Successfully complete written assignments based on assigned reading and construct written answers to essay exam questions. |
Demonstrate reading and listening skills |
Successfully complete objective and essay exam questions based on assigned reading and class lectures.
|
Discuss/compare characteristics of diverse cultures and environments |
Demonstrate an understanding of the cultural differences between world civilizations through written assignments, discussion assignments and exams questions. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
- Employ the methods and data that historians and social and behavioral scientists use to investigate the human condition. MnTC Goal 5
- Describe and analyze political, economic, and cultural elements which influence relations of states and societies in their historical and contemporary dimensions. MnTC Goal 8
- Describe and evaluate the development of the political, social and economic structures of world civilizations from pre-history to 1500. MnTC Goal 5
- Analyze and interpret primary sources within their historical context. MnTC Goal 5
- Demonstrate knowledge of cultural, social, religious and linguistic differences of the societies which make up the world in which we live today and the complexities of their interactions. MnTC Goal 8
- Trace the development of the world’s religious belief systems, their impact on the societies in which they emerged and their interactions with each other.
- Analyze specific international problems, illustrating the cultural, economic, and political differences that affect their solution. MnTC Goal 8
- Identify and apply alternative explanations for historical developments. MnTC Goal 5
- Examine social institutions and processes across a range of historical periods and cultures.
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
- Foundations of Complex Societies:
-
African origins
-
Paleolithic societies
-
Neolithic societies
-
Agricultural transition
- Formation of first complex societies:
-
Early river civilizations:
- Egyptian civilization including religious belief systems
- Bantu migrations,
- Indo-European migrations,
- Indus valley societies and the Vedic religious tradition
- Ancient China:
- Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties and social order
- Family and Patriarchy
- Early writing
- Early societies of Mesoamerica:
- Olmec and Mayan societies
- Rise and fall of the Persian Empires
- Achaemenid, Seleucid, Parthian and Sasanid empires
- Zoroastrian religion
- Classical Persian culture and economy
- Unification of China:
- Confucius
- Dao
- Legalism
- Qin Dynasty
- Rise of Han China
- Classical India:
- Jainism
- Hinduism
- Buddhism
- caste system
- Mauryan Dynasty
- Mediterranean societies:
- Greece: polis, Sparta, Athens, Philosophers and culture
- Hellenistic expansion
- Roman Empire
- Emergence of Christianity
- Silk Roads and long distance trade:
- Spread of religion, trade, and disease
- Fall of Rome and Han China
- Byzantium:
- Justinian
- Culture and economy
- Influence on Eastern Europe
- Tensions between Eastern and western Christian churches
- Islamic Empires:
- Muhammad
- Early Caliphs
- Umayyad and Abbasid Dynasties
- Islamic cultural traditions
- Cultural exchanges and expansion
- China:
- India
- Introduction of Islam
- Hindu Kingdoms in southern India
- Trade in the Indian Ocean Basin
- Hinduism and Islam in India
- Growth of trade and Indian influence in SE Asia
- Rise and fall of the Mongol Empires
- Turkish Migrations and Expansion
- Nomadic economy and society
- Chinggis Khan and Mongol expansion
- Decline of the Mongols
- Tamerlane
- Foundation of the Ottoman Empire
- African states and societies
- Population growth
- Religion and society
- Islamic and Christian influences
- Trans-Sahara trade
- Indian ocean trade
- Islamic states in west Africa and East Africa
- Western Europe in the Middle Ages
- Regional States and Monarchies
- Holy Roman Empire
- Serfs, Manors and an agricultural economy
- Revival of towns and trade
- European Christianity
- Expansion of Europe: Crusades, Reconquest of Spain, Colonization in the Baltic
- Societies of the Americas:
- Mesoamerica: Mexican society and religion
- South America: Incan society and religion
- Impact of long distance trade and travel
- Missionary campaigns
- Crisis of the Bubonic plague
- Ming Dynasty in China
- Recovery in Europe: European Renaissance
- Exploration and colonization by
- China in the Indian Ocean
- Europe in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
World History I, From the Beginning to 1500
2. Course Prefix & Number:
HIST 1412
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
This course will examine the development of world civilizations from pre-history to 1500, and will compare the religion, politics, economy and culture of various world civilizations. Examples will be drawn from Africa, Europe, Asia and the Americas.
5. Placement Tests Required:
Accuplacer (specify test): |
Next Gen Reading |
Score: |
237 |
6. Prerequisite Courses:
HIST 1412 - World History I, From the Beginning to 1500
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
HIST 1412 - World History I, From the Beginning to 1500
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
Bemidji State University, HST 1304 World History I, 3 credits
MN State University - Moorhead, HST 104 World History I, 3 credits
III. Course Purpose
2. MN Transfer Curriculum (General Education) Courses - This course fulfills the following goal area(s) of the MN Transfer Curriculum:
- Goal 5 – History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Goal 8 – Global Perspective
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
Demonstrate written communication skills |
Successfully complete written assignments based on assigned reading and construct written answers to essay exam questions. |
Demonstrate reading and listening skills |
Successfully complete objective and essay exam questions based on assigned reading and class lectures.
|
Discuss/compare characteristics of diverse cultures and environments |
Demonstrate an understanding of the cultural differences between world civilizations through written assignments, discussion assignments and exams questions. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
- Employ the methods and data that historians and social and behavioral scientists use to investigate the human condition. MnTC Goal 5
- Describe and analyze political, economic, and cultural elements which influence relations of states and societies in their historical and contemporary dimensions. MnTC Goal 8
- Describe and evaluate the development of the political, social and economic structures of world civilizations from pre-history to 1500. MnTC Goal 5
- Analyze and interpret primary sources within their historical context. MnTC Goal 5
- Demonstrate knowledge of cultural, social, religious and linguistic differences of the societies which make up the world in which we live today and the complexities of their interactions. MnTC Goal 8
- Trace the development of the world’s religious belief systems, their impact on the societies in which they emerged and their interactions with each other.
- Analyze specific international problems, illustrating the cultural, economic, and political differences that affect their solution. MnTC Goal 8
- Identify and apply alternative explanations for historical developments. MnTC Goal 5
- Examine social institutions and processes across a range of historical periods and cultures.
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
- Foundations of Complex Societies:
-
African origins
-
Paleolithic societies
-
Neolithic societies
-
Agricultural transition
- Formation of first complex societies:
-
Early river civilizations:
- Egyptian civilization including religious belief systems
- Bantu migrations,
- Indo-European migrations,
- Indus valley societies and the Vedic religious tradition
- Ancient China:
- Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties and social order
- Family and Patriarchy
- Early writing
- Early societies of Mesoamerica:
- Olmec and Mayan societies
- Rise and fall of the Persian Empires
- Achaemenid, Seleucid, Parthian and Sasanid empires
- Zoroastrian religion
- Classical Persian culture and economy
- Unification of China:
- Confucius
- Dao
- Legalism
- Qin Dynasty
- Rise of Han China
- Classical India:
- Jainism
- Hinduism
- Buddhism
- caste system
- Mauryan Dynasty
- Mediterranean societies:
- Greece: polis, Sparta, Athens, Philosophers and culture
- Hellenistic expansion
- Roman Empire
- Emergence of Christianity
- Silk Roads and long distance trade:
- Spread of religion, trade, and disease
- Fall of Rome and Han China
- Byzantium:
- Justinian
- Culture and economy
- Influence on Eastern Europe
- Tensions between Eastern and western Christian churches
- Islamic Empires:
- Muhammad
- Early Caliphs
- Umayyad and Abbasid Dynasties
- Islamic cultural traditions
- Cultural exchanges and expansion
- China:
- India
- Introduction of Islam
- Hindu Kingdoms in southern India
- Trade in the Indian Ocean Basin
- Hinduism and Islam in India
- Growth of trade and Indian influence in SE Asia
- Rise and fall of the Mongol Empires
- Turkish Migrations and Expansion
- Nomadic economy and society
- Chinggis Khan and Mongol expansion
- Decline of the Mongols
- Tamerlane
- Foundation of the Ottoman Empire
- African states and societies
- Population growth
- Religion and society
- Islamic and Christian influences
- Trans-Sahara trade
- Indian ocean trade
- Islamic states in west Africa and East Africa
- Western Europe in the Middle Ages
- Regional States and Monarchies
- Holy Roman Empire
- Serfs, Manors and an agricultural economy
- Revival of towns and trade
- European Christianity
- Expansion of Europe: Crusades, Reconquest of Spain, Colonization in the Baltic
- Societies of the Americas:
- Mesoamerica: Mexican society and religion
- South America: Incan society and religion
- Impact of long distance trade and travel
- Missionary campaigns
- Crisis of the Bubonic plague
- Ming Dynasty in China
- Recovery in Europe: European Renaissance
- Exploration and colonization by
- China in the Indian Ocean
- Europe in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans