HIS 102 reviews the general history of the West from around 1600 ce to the present and allows students to reach a basic understanding of the characteristic features of the West's historical development. The course also helps students to develop an understanding of the academic discipline of history and supports the general educational goals of historians and the college. Grading in the course is based on written assignments and on class work that demonstrates critical thinking. It is expected that students possess college-level writing skills.

If you do well in this course, you will be able to:

1. Define and describe the importance of key individuals and events in Western history.
2. Understand the general chronology and geography of Western history.
3. Understand the main forces at work in the historical development of the West.
4. Develop an ability to analyze historical sources and reach conclusions based on that analysis.
5. Compose critical essays that explain the importance of certain historical events in the West.
6. Understand the role and work of the historian.

Possible Assignments Include: (Subject to change each semester. The actual assignments are available in the Syllabus in the Blackboard course site on the first day of classes.)

You must pass the final exam with a grade of "C" (175/250 points) to pass the course.

There are 2 exams in this course.

Last Updated: May 17, 2011