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HIST 151 History of the West and the World I (4). Core: History of the West and the World. This course examines the history of early human societies. The course begins with paleolithic and neolithic cultures and their transformation into ancient urban civilizations. It continues with the development of the classical civilizations and the major world religions, and the interaction of impulses from these, down to the European transoceanic voyage around the year 1500 A.D. Secondary themes include evolution of societies around the world, the contrast of urban and sedentary strategies for societies, and the development of technology.

HIST 152 History of the West and the World II (4). Core: History of the West and the World. The history of modern human societies is studied. The course includes coverage of the scientific revolution and the European Enlightenment tradition; key political, economic, social and religious developments in the West, including the non-Western world's contribution and reaction to them; and events of global significance through the latter half of the twentieth century, such as the industrial revolution, the world wars, and decolonization.