8491   WORLD HISTORY 21

Semester, 1 credit

Prerequisite: None

 

World History deals with the history of man from early times to present.  The activities, problems and daily lives of people are studied through the use of textbook readings, lecture discussions, audio-visual aids and independent research projects.

 

Topics examined include: origins of early man, early cradles of civilizations, empires in the Middle East, the classical world of ancient Greece, and Rome.  There will be a fee charged for this class.

 

World History deals with the history of man from early times to the present.  It takes a look at the influences and development that impact society today.  Students are expected to practice skills and processes that apply the Seven Interpretations of History (Social, Economic, Religion, Politics, Great Men, Geographical and External Conflicts).