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Students will examine the foundations of major cultures of today's world from the beginning of recorded history to the early modern age, with an emphasis on how these developments continue to shape the human experience. They will utilize methods of the 社会 sciences by researching, 解释, and communicating an understanding of primary and secondary historical sources. The factual and 解释ive content of this course will emphasize the comparisons of key historical developments, 他们的时间表, 交互, and the diffusions of the world's major cultures amid increasing global interconnection. Corequisite/Prerequisite: ENG 1510. It is not necessary to take 他1510年 before 他1520年. HIS courses are reading and writing intensive. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students in this introductory historical survey course will study and evaluate the 文化 changes and continuities of selected world societies during the Modern Era, 从16世纪开始, to the present from a western perspective. They will use 社会 sciences methods to research, 解释, and communicate historical understanding through the use of primary and secondary sources. The shaping of the modern age and its legacy for the world today will be stressed, as will the implications for the future of the global community. Corequisite/Prerequisite: ENG 1510. It is not necessary to take 他1510年 before 他1520年. HIS courses are reading and writing intensive. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will be introduced to the history of the United States from the European Encounter through the Civil War. Using the methodology of the 社会 sciences, students will learn and evaluate the major political, 社会, 文化, 进入科技, 经济, and natural developments that shaped the United States during its formative years; when the American republic was founded, 扩大, 通过除法测试. Students will give special attention to the unique contributions made by diverse peoples and institutions, and the responsibilities of educated citizens today. Corequisite/Prerequisite: ENG 1510. It is not necessary to take 他1530年 before HIS 1540. HIS courses are reading and writing intensive. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will look beyond the textbooks to consider the presence of the past in everyday life and the public sector. Students will explore the many non-academic sources that shape Americans' understanding of history, from oral traditions and public memorials to museums and documentaries. Readings and assignments will also take a critical look at issues of public "memory" in the United States. Why are certain histories preserved while others are forgotten? Why is it that the past can be so controversial? This is a course for anyone interested in a history-related career or anyone intrigued by the lessons the past has to teach us today. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1510. Institutional Course Syllabus