Western Civilization I

Gain a comprehensive overview of the development of early civilizations up to 1715. Topics discussed include the religious influence of Judaism and the Bible, the rise and fall of ancient Greece, the transformation of Rome from a republic to an empire, and others.

What you’ll learn

  • Compare early and contemporary Western cultures
  • Understand the origins of feudalism
  • How Christianity evolved during the Reformation
  • Overview of the development of early civilizations from Neolithic times to 1715
Western Civilization I

$79

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3 Credits

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eTextbooks

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$79

Plus membership

3 Credits

All courses include:

eTextbooks

2 to 3-day turnaround for grading

Multiple chances to improve your grade

On-demand tutoring & writing center

Student support 7 days a week

Western Civilization I

$79

Plus membership

3 Credits

About This Course

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ACE Approved 2021

Our Western Civilization I online course provides a comprehensive overview of the development of early civilizations from Neolithic times to 1715. Early and contemporary Western cultures are compared and contrasted, as are major religious, social, and political reforms. Learn about the religious influence of Judaism and the Bible, the rise and fall of ancient Greece, and the transformation of Rome from a republic to an empire. The Crusades, the origins of feudalism, and the evolution of Christianity are examined, as is the evolution of the European economy during Westward expansion. Western Civilization I also discusses the Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment period.

Course Outcomes

Identify the major concepts, persons, and events that contributed to the development of early civilizations from Neolithic times to 1715.

Compare and contrast early and contemporary Western cultures.

Describe the religious influence of Judaism and the Bible on early Near Eastern political, social, and economic organization.

Explain the rise, fall, and legacy of Ancient Greece.

Describe the transformation of Rome from a republic to an empire.

Examine the secularization of religious authority to develop a deeper understanding of the political underpinnings of the Medieval world.

Explain how the Crusades contributed to the establishment of a stable political order in the Western World.

Define and describe the origins of feudalism.

Compare and contrast the major religious, social, and political reforms that contributed to the rise of Papal Supremacy in the late Middle Ages.

Describe the evolution of Christianity during the Reformation.

Explain both the Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment.

Assess the various methods used to understand natural phenomena and the human impact on it, and analyze the steps taken to protect the environment.

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Course Text

Prefer the hard copy? Simply purchase from your favorite textbook reseller; you will still get the eTextbook for free. The required eTextbook for this course is included with your course purchase at no additional cost.

The West in the World

Sherman, Dennis and Salisbury, Joyce. The West in the World, 5th edition, McGraw-Hill, 2014, ISBN: 9780073407036

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