Description
This course covers the rise of civilizations (10,000 B.C.E. – 1400 C.E.), their commonalities, unique features, and interconnections. Engaging the past through different types of stories (e.g. historical fiction, biography, and oral history), World Civ I discusses the Agricultural Revolution and emergence of cities, writing, government, organized religion, social classes, and legal systems. It also considers ethical issues, especially in the context of ancient leadership. Students will identify reasons why interpretations of past events change over time and highlight common features of the human condition.