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HIST 108  Early Globalization: Contact, Conflict, and Pandemics  Units: 3.00  
This course will focus on early globalization. We begin with the river valley civilizations, such as Mesopotamia and Egypt, and stop around the mid-1700s. The course is divided thematically into different processes of globalization. Some of the themes include Mongol conquests, the Silk Road, Black Death, and Crusades.
Learning Hours: 120 (24 Lecture, 12 Seminar, 12 Online Activity, 72 Private Study)  
Requirements: Prerequisite None. Exclusion HIST 122/6.0.  
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science  

Course Learning Outcomes:

  1. Study historical narratives thematically.
  2. Assess primary texts and learn to contextualize them within larger historical frameworks.
  3. Discover ancient cartographic projects and gain knowledge of global maps.
  4. Analyze ancient documents on food and agriculture.
  5. Develop critical thinking through interactive workshops.
  6. Acquire both popular and academic writing skills.