2011-2012 University Catalog 
  
2011-2012 University Catalog

HIST 130 - History of the Modern Global System

Credits: 3 (NR)
Provides understanding of processes that have shaped modern world. Beginning in 1500, traces developments that reorganized peoples, reshaped cultures, and generated new economies in interaction between Western and non-Western societies. Focuses on Western and non-Western regions of world, and their participation in global networks resulting from mercantile expansion, industrial revolution, imperialism, nationalism, and legacies in postcolonial period.

Fulfills general education requirement in global understanding.

Notes: Fulfills the college requirement in non-Western culture.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0