HIST 101 History of Western Civilization II
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History (HIST) Courses
- HIST 100 History of Western Civilization I
- HIST 101 History of Western Civilization II
- HIST 104 World History I
- HIST 106 World History II: From 1500 to Present
- HIST 201 United States History I
- HIST 202 United States History II
- HIST 260 Women In American History
- HIST 261 Women in American History I
- HIST 262 Women in American History II
- HIST 310 California History
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Minimum Grade for Prerequisites
Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of C or higher is required for all prerequisite courses.
Course Description
Examination of the history of Western Civilization from the late 15th century to the present. Beginning with the Scientific Revolution, this course explores the economic, political, social, scientific, technological, artistic, and religious developments of the Western world. Topics include the Scientific Revolution; the Enlightenment; the "Age of Revolutions" (including the American, Haitian and French Revolutions), industrialization, nationalism, imperialism; modern ideologies; the emergence of totalitarianism; the World Wars, the Cold War, the Korean War, the Vietnam War; and other cultural, economic, intellectual, and political developments. These topics will be explored through the analytical lenses of race, class, gender, and ethnicity.
- Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
- Homework hours/semester: 96-108
