Nov 22, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

HIST 1320 - Introduction to World History Before 1750


Introduces cross-cultural perspectives in world history. Focus is on the major themes in human development, such as the history of the rise of civilization, world religions, and trading systems.

Credit Hours: 3
OHIO BRICKS Pillar: Social or Behavioral Sciences
General Education Code (students who entered prior to Fall 2021-22): 2CP
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Course Transferability: OTM course: TMSBS Social & Behavioral Sciences, TAG course: OHS009 Western/World Civilization Sequence, TAG course: OHS041 Western/World Civilization I
College Credit Plus: Level 1
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to understand the interconnection with different civilizations of the world.
  • Students will be able to understand the roles of race, class, gender and ethnicity in history.
  • Students’ work will reflect an understanding of the events and culture of the historical topics examined in class.


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