Course Details
Country:
Australia
Institution:
University of South Australia
Course Title:
World History Trends and Transformations
Course Number:
HUMS 1055
Course Description:
Course aim: To introduce students to applied historical analysis and cultural critique by engagement with a broad overview perspective on world history.
Students will be introduced to topics such as the common origins of humanity and the development of major civilisations and cultures from ancient times in different global regions. The impacts of invaders including Greeks, Romans and Mongols will be assessed, as will the influences of Hindu, Buddhist, Christian, Islamic and other cultural traditions and the pre-industrial primacy of India and China, and the global impact of European imperialism linked to science, technology and the Industrial Revolution. Students will consider the influences of two world wars, the Cold War, and decolonisation, as well as global capitalism in the American century and the emerging challenges of the rise of Asia.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
HIST 125
Course URL:
https://study.unisa.edu.au/courses/154521
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