Western Civilization I: Antiquity to 1500

Gain basic knowledge and understanding of European history and an ability to draw informed connections between history and contemporary world events.

Increase students' knowledge of how historians and social and behavioral scientists discover, describe, and explain the behaviors and interactions among individuals, groups, institutions, events and ideas. Such knowledge will better equip students to understand themselves and the roles they play in addressing the issues facing humanity.

Develop understanding of human societies and behaviors, and of the concepts, theories, and methods of history and social sciences.

Increase students' understanding of the growing interdependence of nations and peoples and develop their ability to apply a comparative perspective to cross-cultural social, economic and political experiences.

Develop a comparative perspective and understanding of one's place in a global context.