HIST 1050 - Western Civilization I

Academic Division:

Liberal Arts

Academic Discipline:

History

Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD

3 Credit(s)
This course presents an overview of European civilization from antiquity to about the year 1600, stressing the chief political, social, cultural, and religious developments within this span of time. This class will help students gain a better understanding of the historical narrative of European civilization, particularly as it relates to political institutions and structures and social and cultural developments; develop improved textual interpretation skills through the careful reading and discussion of ancient and medieval texts; and refine their ability to express ideas and produce convincing arguments through writing essays and short paper. UG

3 Lecture Hour(s);

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication –
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Apply critical thinking to analyze primary and secondary sources (historical analysis of texts)	Papers, quizzes, tests on scheduled days during semester. Weeks 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
2. Explain the cause, effect, and relevance of specific historical events and/or periods within the broader historical context	Papers, quizzes, tests on scheduled days during semester. Weeks 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
3. Articulate diverse historical interpretations	Papers, quizzes, tests on scheduled days during semester. Weeks 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
4. Demonstrate the ability to apply basic historical concepts, methodologies, and approaches	Papers, quizzes, tests on scheduled days during semester. Weeks 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
5. Articulate historical arguments in a variety of forms of communication	Papers, quizzes, tests on scheduled days during semester. Weeks 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

Statement on Diversity
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