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Western Civilization I: Antiquity to 1000 AD
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This course centers on how Western society has developed. Part One starts with the societies from ancient Assyria through the Crusades. Part Two should deal with the impact of the Crusades Though the French Revolution in 1789. Part Three should concentrate on Western culture from the French Revolution to the Present. While world cultures should be included, this class should concentrate on how Western Society has influenced events in the Western World today.
Upon completion of this course the student should be able to: (1) Identify major events in Western History; (2) Distinguish major civilizations throughout History, and their contributions to current life in the US; and (3) Observe the interaction that various societies have on one another, as no society exists in a vacuum.
An understanding of Western Civilization is essential for an understanding of the modern world. Modern culture, art, architecture, and political institutions are all derivative of their ancient origins. To be an informed student of modern times, an understanding of past accomplishments and mistakes in a historic context is needed. To this end, the accomplishments of the Greeks, Romans, and the Catholic Church is necessary.
Western Civilization I Syllabus
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nona martin
Department of History and Art History, George Mason University
Robinson B 359, 4400 University Drive, MSN 3G1
Fairfax, VA 22030-4444
nmartina@gmu.edu
Last Updated: June 2010
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