HST 105: Great Ideas of World Civilizations

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Course Prefix	Course Number	Course Title	Lecture/Lab Hours	Credit Hours
HST	105	Great Ideas of World Civilizations	3 Lecture Hours	3

Course description

Introduces students to a selection of formative historical and contemporary texts in a variety of disciplines, including philosophy, the social sciences, literature, gender/multicultural studies, and the history of science. (Also listed as HUM 105. Students who register for HST 105 may not register for HUM 105.)

Topical outline

Major Religious Traditions
Philosophy and Rationalism
The Scientific Revolution
Politics and Government
Economics and Class
Feminism/Gender Studies
Multiculturalism and Human Rights

Method of presentation

Lecture/discussion format with special emphasis on discussion
Occasional films and videos
Student presentations
Guest lectures

Student outcomes

recognize and identify selected key figures who have contributed significant ideas in various academic disciplines.
describe the fundamental elements of those ideas.
explain relationships among those figures and ideas in historical context and across the disciplines.
demonstrate the relationship of historical texts to contemporary issues and problems.
critically analyze sources and effects of significant historical and contemporary texts.

Method of evaluation

Typical classroom techniques

Two essay examinations (midterm and final)
Regular out-of-class writing assignments
At least one major research project (10+pages)
Quizzes
Oral or group presentations

Course content learning outcomes

Additional assessment information (optional)

Textbooks

Jacobus, A World of Ideas, 7^th ed., Worth, 2006

Prepared by: Michael Harkins, BUS/SS

Supplementary materials

Software

Updated: Fall, 2008