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2020-21 UMMachias Catalog 
    
2020-21 UMMachias Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HTY 115 - World History to 1500


The first half of the world history sequence covers the time from the first emergence of Homo Sapiens to the establishment of regular, ongoing, contact between the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia. This lengthy period saw the biological development and worldwide dispersal of human beings, the emergence of agriculture, cities, writing, organized religions, complex social organization and political institutions, and the creation of distinct cultural traditions. The course features cultural interactions and comparisons.  This course takes a western perspective to look at global historic events.

General Education Requirements: Western Cultural Tradition

Prerequisites: ENG 101, as pre- or co-requisite.

Course Typically Offered Every Fall & Spring

Credits: 3