HIST1800-A World Civilization II (Summer 2024)

Course Details

Section will be taught totally online with no scheduled class meetings. Students must arrange for daily access to a computer and the Internet prior to the start of classes. Robert Morris labs are to be used only as a backup in special situations and may not be relied upon for extended periods of time. In addition to the Internet link, online classes have a large emphasis on email. All messages from the instructor and other information regarding online classes, including user ids, passwords, and login instructions will be sent to your Robert Morris University email account. Visit http://rmu.blackboard.com/ for more information.
Session, Dates: 2 (05/07/2024 - 06/28/2024)
Days: ONLINE
Time: -
Location: Internet/Online
Room:
Seats Available: 15 Seats
Credits: 3

Course Description

This course will survey the political, social, and cultural development of world civilizations from the age of European exploration and expansion through the end of the twentieth century. Topics will include the rise of science and industry, the global domination of Western Civilization, the legacies of imperialism, and the rise of the post-colonial world. Special attention will be given to the unique characteristics of individual regions and cultures, as well as to common characteristics found throughout the world's societies. 3 Credits

Course Materials

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About the Instructor(s)

Soren I. Fanning, Ph.D.
Department Head, Social Sciences
Social Sciences

Interim Department Head, Education
Education

Associate Professor of History
Social Sciences

fanning@rmu.edu
412-397-5403 phone
412-397-6468 fax
Wheatley Center 313
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