Discipline: History Degree Credit  [X]
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Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

History 5


COURSE DESCRIPTION
5 History of Western Civilizations Units: 3.00
 
Prerequisite(s): None.

Advisory: Qualification for ENG-1A recommended
A survey of the evolution of modern Western ideas and institutions from the age of the Scientific Revolution, through the Democratic and Industrial Revolutions and the World Wars to the present. 54 hours lecture.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
Evolution of modern Western ideas and institutions from the 17th century to the present.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
None.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

Obtain an understanding of the component elements of organic society, the nature of civilization and of the civilizing process. 

Gain an overall perception of the rise and development of civilizations, and of the merging of ideas and concepts of these civilizations into a world pattern on civilization. 

Further develop the student’s critical thinking ability by requiring the analysis and evaluation of data, the anticipation of alternative explanations and the forming of conclusions from the data presented.

Gain ability to participate in democratic discussion of problems of common interest.

Appreciate the diverse cultural patterns that develop in modern Western civilization.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1. Introduction:  Revolt, Reformation, and Explorations:1500-1660
  2. English, French, and American Revolution:  1660-1815
  3. Rise of Industrialism:  1750-1914
  4. European Political Transition to Nationalism and Democracy:  1815-1914
  5. Science, Thought and Art:  1800-1900
  6. European Overseas Colonization and Imperialism:  1870-1918
  7. Explosion in Europe:  Politics, Diplomacy, War:  1870-1918
  8. Quest for World Order:  1918-1933
  9. New Patterns in Statecraft:  Communism, Fascism, National Socialism, and the Challenges to Democracy in Countries of the Established Order:  1917-1939
  10. Orient Awakens:  1900-1939
  11. Second World War:  1934-1945
  12. The legacy of War and the Search for Security 1945-present
  13. Twentieth Century Science, Thought and Art
  14. Final Examination
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Lectures which both disseminate information and pose problems.
  • Discussions which emphasize the ability to reason and think critically.
  • Assigned readings outside of class.
  • Discussion of current events related to course content.  May require assigned outside writing which involves independent research in addition to the required readings.
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Grades are based on demonstrated proficiency in subject matter.
  • Essay testing.
  • Objective tests (multiple choice, matching, fill-in and essay.
  • Outside written work.

 
ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

  • To be selected by the instructor in consultation with the departmental curriculum committee.
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