3 hours; 3 credits A history of the world since 1500: the emergence of a global society. Early modern societies, cultures, and state structures. Trade, colonialism, slavery, and revolutions. Comparative industrialization and urbanization. Nationalism, internationalism, and totalitarianism. Demography, environment, Developments in the history of ideas, culture, race, sexuality, and gender. Satisfies Pathways Flexible Core World Cultures and Global Issues requirement.

This course studies the historical development of fundamental cultural, political, and social institutions and traditions through the analysis of recurring themes in world history. To ensure a broad perspective and a comparative approach, trends will be examined in three areas of the globe, including Asia, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas, Western Europe, and Eastern Europe.

Exploration of outstanding political, intellectual, philosophical, social and economic trends, movements and events from mid-18th century to present. Analysis of forces that have shaped the modern world.

Exploration of outstanding political, intellectual, philosophical, social and economic trends, movements and events from mid-18th century to present. Analysis of forces that have shaped the modern world. This course is identical in academic content and in assessment to HIS 10, but adds a fourth developmental hour and limits class size to 28 to allow the instructor to work closely with students in developmental English to assist them in building a conceptual framework as well as developing academic comprehension, expressive and interpretive skills.

This course traces the growth of the modern Western world to the present. It surveys the political, economic and social foundations of contemporary civilization.

The course offers a survey of human history in a global context, beginning with the Renaissance in Europe and running up to the present. The historical development of fundamental cultural, political and social institutions will be examined through an analysis of recurring themes in world history. Topics include the respective histories of the world's great religions, the European Renaissance, the Protestant Reformation, the European Enlightenment, the development ( and continuing pervasiveness) of nationalism, Western imperialism and colonialism, the First and Second World Wars, the Cold War, and decolonization. It should be noted that those topics generally associated with the West (for instance, nationalism) will be considered within a more global context; likewise, developments in Europe and North America will be considered in terms of their interaction with other global regions and/or as reflective of analogous responses to similar societal, cultural and environmental challenges. Indeed, the course will address the question of whether the familiar dichotomy of West and East is, in fact, a meaningful one.

Analysis of historical conditions which shaped the lives of African peoples in the Caribbean and Brazil emphasizing cultural continuities, human organization and similarities in global Black experience among Africans on the continent and in the Western hemisphere, vis-a-vis European politico-economic control and cultural impact.

A study of the major forces that have shaped the modern world of Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas. Selected themes include the interaction of the Western and non-Western world, the scientific revolution, capitalism, imperialism, industrialization, economic growth and stagnation, revolutions, counter-revolutions, modern political ideologies, the global crisis of the 20th century and emerging global interdependence.

The transition from relatively isolated individual cultures to an interrelated global network; the impact of the democratic and scientific revolutions; the development of nationalism and internationalism among the nations of the world.

History of the Jewish people from its origins in the ancient world to modern times.

An introduction to broad trends and major themes of the worlds history in the twentieth century.

By examining events in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, this course explores the major historical processes that shaped the modern world, including industrialization, the rise of the nation- state, war, colonialism and anti-colonialism, and accelerating global contacts among peoples. The course considers how a globalized world dominated by a few industrialized nations arose, as well as how new and often competing ways of understanding the world took root. Students are examined on all readings either through quizzes or written assignments. Primary and secondary sources are assigned for class discussion, written exercises, and examinations.

This course will introduce students to global history by exploring a particular theme or issue in its historical context. Sections will address a given topic in detail and consider its global legacy. Individual sections will consider themes such as revolutions in Eurasia; regional trade networks in Asia and Africa; sexuality in Early Modern Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas; and the role of technology in the growth of kingdoms and empires throughout the world. Students will read both primary source documents and modern texts to examine the political, social, and cultural factors influencing these developments in diverse civilizations. Students will leave with a firm understanding of the different ways people understood and experienced this issue, and its consequences.

This course is an introduction to world history from approximately 1500 C.E. to the present. Students will read primary and secondary sources related to the political, economic, social, and cultural history of humanity in the modern era, including such topics as the development of the nation-state, industrialization, world trade, imperialism, democratic, socialist, and nationalistic revolutions, the position of women in society, population growth, and changes in the human environment.CUNY Pathways: Flexible Core-World Cultures & Global Issues

Exploration of the events and people who have contributed to the technological and scientific progress of civilization from ancient times to the present. Weekly writing assignments, formal essays, and Internet research explore the role of science and technology in world history.

The literature, art, religions, and changing social life of people in China, Japan, and Korea. Emphasis on both the changing nature of popular culture and the relationship between long-term historical trends and life today.Note: This course satisfies either World Culture and Global Issues or College Option requirement in the CUNY 2013 Gen Ed requirements at Lehman.

Survey of the peoples and civilizations of Pre-Columbian America and of the institutions, economy, history, and culture of Latin America and the Caribbean from the European conquest to the early nineteenth century (1492-1808).

Survey of the nations and cultures, history, economy, and politics of Latin America and the Caribbean from the early nineteenth century to the present.

Selected topics in historical studies. NOTE 1: In general, students should expect writing assignments and computer-based work along with research involving the library and the Internet. NOTE 2: This course grants general education credit towards graduation for students in all major concentrations except Africana Studies, American Studies, History, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Latino Studies.Prerequisite: Declared major and either completion of 45 credits or an Associate's Degree.

The development of Western civilization from the French Revolution. Major political, economic, intellectual, social, and scientific forces considered. Focus is on the impact of major ideologies - including liberalism, socialism, and nationalism, as well as the emergence of totalitarianism. Readings include textual and original source material.

A survey of the political, social, and cultural history of world civilizations to 1715.

A survey of the political, social, and cultural history of world civilizations from 1715 to the present.

Analyzes global relationships in the contemporary world stemming from interactions between civilizations that began half a millennium ago. Introduces students to selected topics which illuminate these patterns and allow us to perceive our own world more clearly.

Studies the development of the Western World from the end of the Napoleonic Age to the present within the context of global history; considers the concurrent rise of the Americas, Asia and Africa.