Western Civilization
A year long course on the political, economic, social, cultural, and intellectual history of the West, with particular emphasis placed upon cultural and intellectual history. The course begins with a brief introduction to human history and then proceeds to an in depth examination of Greece and Rome. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are covered in the context of the classical world and within the unit on the Middle Ages. Europe during the Renaissance (13th – 16th centuries) is followed by units on the history of England and France (1500 – 1914). The course concludes with a look at late 19 th and early 20 th century European culture. Continuity and change over 2500 years is a major thematic focus that provides unity to this wide ranging course.
