HI 142 World History since 1500

An introductory survey of the diverse civilizations of the world from the western "Age of Discovery" to the present. This course examines the growing consciousness in the western world of the nature of non-western civilizations, the modern growth of European domination over the globe, and the recent trend toward globalization. Spring 2018: May 7-18 Monday to Friday 9 am to 12:30 pm