Civilization Courses

Europe to 1500. This course is an interdisciplinary study of the development of Western culture from prehistoric man through the Protestant Reformation, with special emphasis on social, economic, intellectual, religious, and political institutions.

Europe since 1500. This course is an interdisciplinary study of the development of Western institutions from the Protestant Reformation to the present, with special emphasis on economic, intellectual, social, political, and religious movements.

Latin America. An interdisciplinary topical study of the social, economic, political, cultural, and intellectual conditions of modern Latin America from 1800 to the present. The course is designed for students of history and others who desire an elective course in humanities.

Islamic Civilization is designed as a survey of the faith, history, and cultural heritage of Islam, from the time of Muhammad (570-632 CE), to the present. Special emphasis will be placed on geography, economics, politics, culture, and religious belief and practice. The course will fulfill a humanities requirement.

This course is an interdisciplinary topical study of Japan from prehistoric times to the present including studies of the geography, politics, cultural and intellectual conditions. This course also includes a study of Japanese business methods and organizations. The course is designed for students of history and for others such as business students who desire an in-depth study of a non-European culture. 

East Asian Civilization to 1800 is designed as a survey of the history and civilization of East Asia, especially China and Japan to 1800. Special emphasis will be placed on geography, economics, politics, culture, and religious movements.

East Asian Civilization Since 1800 is designed as a survey of the history and civilization of East Asia, especially China and Japan from 1800. Special emphasis will be placed on geography, economics, politics, culture, and religious movements.