HIST 100: History of Western Civilization

HIST 100-004: History of Western Civilization
(Fall 2013)

10:30 AM to 11:20 AM MWF

Section Information for Fall 2013

History 100 is a broad examination of how the western world developed. Covering the period from ancient Greece to the present, the course focuses on the big ideas, watershed events, and significant philosophical, cultural and social movements of western civilization in general, and Europe more specifically. How western societies organized themselves—the laws and the ways in which they were enacted and enforced, who wielded power, the division of labor and social privilege—forms one major theme. Another important theme is the expansion of political authority, be it through war, revolution or colonization. Still another significant theme is the rise of religious rule and the secular challenges to such officialdom. Making up a large part of the class is the study of the expansion and fall of the Roman empire; the spread of Christianity during the early Middle Ages; the social and political consequences of the bubonic plague; the Renaissance; the Reformation; the Enlightenment; the French Revolution; nationalism; World War I and II; and the cold war. Lectures comprise the majority of the course, though a small amount of class time is devoted to discussion and the screening of films. Instructor: Prof. Elzey

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

History of Western civilization from ancient Mediterranean origins through medieval and modern development of Europe to contemporary world. Notes: Students who take HIST 100 may not receive credit for HIST 101 or HIST 102. Offered by History & Art History. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to HIST 101, HIST 102.
Mason Core: Mason Core
Schedule Type: Lecture, Recitation
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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