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Course No: HIST.1070-031; SIS Class Nbr: 13425; SIS Term: 2810
Course Status: Registration Closed
Course Description
This class examines societies and cultures from ancient until early modern times with the underlying assumption that world history is an important conceptual tool for understanding our interdependent world. Course topics analyze the nature of the earliest human communities, the development of the first civilizations and the subsequent emergence of cultures in selected areas of Eurasia, Africa, and the Americas. This course also offers a consideration of issues related to the connections and relationships that shaped civilizations as a result of migration, war, commerce, and the various cultural expressions of self, society, and the cosmos before 1500. Meets Core Curriculum Essential Learning Outcome for Diversity and Cultural Awareness (DCA).
Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor
- Special Notes: AHD
- Core Codes: AH, DCA, ANST, MEDI
- Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
- Instructor: David Kalivas
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UMass Lowell Bookstore
When Offered & Tuition
- Online Course
- 2018 Fall: Sep 05 to Dec 09
- Chat Hours: Wed 6:30-7:30pm*
- Course Level: Undergraduate
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Tuition: $1140
- Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.
*Chat Hours provide an opportunity for the instructor and students to communicate
in "real time". It is an informative and interactive session where course related questions, answers,
and discussions take place. While student attendance during chat hours is not required, it is highly recommended.
Weekly chat sessions are archived for students who are not able to participate in the live chat sessions at the
scheduled times.
Related Programs: B.L.A. in Liberal Arts
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