HIST 172 World Civilizations: 1500 to Present

A comparative survey of the social, cultural, political, religious, and economic developments in civilizations outside the western tradition from 1500 to the present. Major themes include the effects of Western imperialism on these civilizations, their responses to modernization, globalization, and westernization, and the post-colonial transformations of civilizations during the 20th Century. Meets General Education Non-Western Studies requirement.