Introduces students to the historical development of Western civilization and its traditions. Major themes include the evolution of social, economic, religious, and political systems to fit the changing conditions of each age, and the expression of changing values and beliefs through intellectual and artistic endeavors. The course traces the development of Western civilization from ancient Near Eastern cultures to the beginning of the modern era in the 1600s.
Course Code: HIS 2100
Credit Hours: 3
Level: Lower-Level
Program Placement: Semester III
Course description sourced verbatim from the official Northwood University 2025–2026 Academic Catalog and program curriculum guide. Northwood reserves the right to revise course content between publications.