Examines the major issues that have shaped the human experience from the beginnings of human civilization (ca. 3500 B.C.E.) to ca. 1500 C.E., through comparative study of civilizations within the context of religion, trade, technology, art, culture, and gender relations.
Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 1681 (181). GE historical study and diversity global studies course. GE foundation historical and cultural studies course.