HIST212 Modern Western Civilization
Course Description
This course traces the history of Western Civilization from the enlightenment of the 18th century up to the transformations that took place in the 1990s. It is a history of revolutions and wars, ideologies and institutions. It is also a history of people, the lives they led and the decisions they made. In this period Western European nations, and a former colony, the United States, became the dominant powers in the world. During the last three centuries, Western Civilization has influenced the lives of all people whether they lived in the west or in other parts of the world. By studying western civilization we therefore come to understand a great deal about our present day world and the lives we lead.
Academic Information
Credits: 3
Distribution Area: Humanities.
Schedule & Fee
Dates: Jun 1 - Jul 15
Class #: 1375
Course Fee: $960
Lab Fee: $0
Total Course Fee: $960
Instructor
Matteo Casini
matteo.casini@umb.edu
Book Information
  1. Thomas H. Greer - Gavin Lewis, A Brief History of the Western World, Volume II: Since 1300, 9th Edition, Wadsworth Publishing 2005.
  2. Dennis Sherman, Western Civilization: Sources, Images, and Interpretations, from the Renaissance to the Present, McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages, 4th or 5th ed., 2003 or 2006.
Wimba Requirement
UMB online courses use Wimba classroom (a live discussion tool) at least twice during the semester. Information about Horizon Wimba can be found at www.dlvpc.umb.edu/wimbasupport.htm. Your course instructor will inform you about dates and times of course meetings in Wimba Classroom.