Greeks, Romans, Kings, and Crusaders
What have been the basic challenges humans have faced through the ages? How have we sought to sustain ourselves economically, organize ourselves politically, religiously, or socially, and express ourselves creatively? What impact has early European history had upon our society as we know it? And what impact have other societies had on Europe? These are the central questions covered in HIST 1011: European History to 1600. Our historical past affects how we see the present. We will explore that past from the Ancient World (3000 BC) through the Reformation (16th c. AD) and look for clues about the foundations of our modern Western attitudes towards power and authority, science and faith, institutions and individuals.
Part of studying history is learning to ask good questions and figure out where, and how, to look for the answers. Throughout the class, we will explore the literature, art, architecture, and artifacts left behind and discover how historians use these clues to decipher the story of the past and interpret its meaning for us today.Ìý
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Arts & Sciences Gen Ed: Arts & Humanities
3 credit hours