Course Details
Country:
Korea, South
Institution:
Yonsei University
Course Title:
The Decline and Fall of Western Civilization
Course Number:
ELL4923
Course Description:
In this course we will examine the idea of the decline and collapse of civilizations as it has been explored in the West. The twenty-first century finds that technology has reshaped life across the industrialized world and that prosperity has increased across the globe, yet there is also widespread pessimism about the future and grave concern that institutions are breaking down. Could it be that our fears and worries stem from the belief that our governments and societies are incapable of meeting new challenges? What might theories of decline tell us about the malaise and despair felt in industrialized societies?
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
HIST 388
Attachment Files:
Decline Fall Syllabus FA21 (3).docx
