Course description

The West and its relations with the rest of the world are central topics today, but just what is the West and what is its history? This course surveys the history of the West from remote antiquity to the 16th century. We will consider developments in technology, economy, politics, religious institutions and faiths, cultural media and social ideals. Together, these themes add up to civilization in the west. We will acquaint ourselves with these dimensions of the past while seeking to acquire the basic skills professional historians use to learn about this past. (HPE, HEU)

Students will be required to attend a discussion session.

Summer 2024: Online course

Joseph Roisman
Joseph Roisman
Visiting Professor of Classics
Section ID:HIST 1510 001-LEC
Number:1182
Session:Summer 6-week
Class dates:June 24-August 2, 2024
Final exam/project due:Monday August 05, 8:30 AM - 11 AM / Online (see Final exams)
Time / room:M-F 8:30 AM - 10:15 AM / Online
Mode of instruction:Online (sync)
Credit:4
Grade:Graded only
Instructor:Roisman, J. (jr44)
Max. enroll:20
Eligibility:

Rising Juniors and Seniors

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To enroll:

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This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students.

Tuition & fees:See Tuition for Online Courses