HIST-132: World History Since 1500 (formerly HI-132)
Course Information
Course, prefix, number, & title: HIST-132 World History Since 1500 (formerly HI-132)
Hours (Class, recitation, Laboratory, studio): 3
Credits: 3
Pre-requisites (if any): ENGL-101
Co-requisites (if any): ENGL-101
Course Description in college catalog:
This course focuses on the history of globalization since 1500 and takes a look at 20th century events (Great War, Second World War, Cold War) from a global perspective. Due to the fact that these events are usually covered from a Western, namely European or US, perspective, this course will focus on regions that are usually overlooked. It will deal, for example, with Africa, the Middle East and South and Southeast Asia. The students will learn about the origins of our multicultural world in the 21st century and analyze culture based stereotypes and prejudices. Besides political and economic questions, the role of world religions and the big -isms (Colonialism, Nationalism, and Imperialism) will be explained and discussed.
Academic programs for which this course serves as a requirement or an elective:
A.A. Liberal Arts and Sciences
A.S. Liberal Arts and Sciences (Mathematics and Science)
Course-specific student learning outcomes:
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xMethods by which student learning will be assessed and evaluated; describe the types of methods to be employed; note whether certain methods are required for all sections:
xAcademic Integrity policy (department or College):
Academic honesty is expected of all students. Any violation of academic integrity is taken extremely seriously. All assignments and projects must be the original work of the student or teammates. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Any questions regarding academic integrity should be brought to the attention of the instructor. The following is the Queensborough Community College Policy on Academic Integrity: "It is the official policy of the College that all acts or attempted acts that are violations of Academic Integrity be reported to the Office of Student Affairs. At the faculty member's discretion and with the concurrence of the student or students involved, some cases though reported to the Office of Student Affairs may be resolved within the confines of the course and department. The instructor has the authority to adjust the offender's grade as deemed appropriate, including assigning an F to the assignment or exercise or, in more serious cases, an F to the student for the entire course." Read the University's policy on Academic Integrity opens in a new window.
Disabilities
Any student who feels that he or she may need an accommodation based upon the impact of a disability should contact the Office of Accessibility Services in Science Building, Room S-132, 718-631-6257, to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. You can visit the Office of Accessibility Services website.
