HIST 108 Early Globalization: Contact, Conflict, and Pandemics Units: 3.00
This course will focus on early globalization. We begin with the river valley civilizations, such as Mesopotamia and Egypt, and stop around the mid-1700s. The course is divided thematically into different processes of globalization. Some of the themes include Mongol conquests, the Silk Road, Black Death, and Crusades.
Learning Hours: 120 (24 Lecture, 12 Seminar, 12 Online Activity, 72 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite None.
Exclusion HIST 122/6.0.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Study historical narratives thematically.
- Assess primary texts and learn to contextualize them within larger historical frameworks.
- Discover ancient cartographic projects and gain knowledge of global maps.
- Analyze ancient documents on food and agriculture.
- Develop critical thinking through interactive workshops.
- Acquire both popular and academic writing skills.