HIST 101 Global History from the Paleolithic to the Present
This course tells the story of humankind across the globe, including the migrations, transformations, and conflicts that have shaped human existence, from the first agricultural revolution to our current age of uncertainty. A major emphasis will be on historical methods of analysis, in order to study disparate cultures within their particular political and social context. The course will also develop historical and cultural literacy, so that students can orient themselves in time and be fluent with some of the landmark events, cultures, and historical patterns of the past. This course counts as a foundational course in History or Political Theory within the liberal arts core requirements.