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HI 106 - World Civilizations I


Credit Hours: 3

This course will introduce students to the historical evolution of world civilizations in global context, from ancient times to A.D. 1500.

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Other World Civilizations.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

  • recognize fundamental characteristics of major world civilizations;
  • identify major societies of the pre-1500 era, and make historical comparisons between them, in regard to political systems, trade and economics, social structures, and religious beliefs;
  • identify major stages in the evolution of world civilizations;
  • demonstrate a basic geographical knowledge of the world, and develop the ability to discuss how geographical and environmental realities, as well as cross-regional interactions, have impacted historical development; and
  • read, analyze, and discuss both primary and secondary source documents dealing with world history.


F/S (C, N, S)