HST 121: Ancient and Medieval Europe

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In this introductory survey course, students will examine the history of Europe and the Mediterranean during ancient and medieval times. They will investigate the essential social, cultural, political, economic and religious developments of the period, and cover fascinating topics such as the Trojan War, the Spartans, Alexander the Great, Spartacus, Julius Caesar, the Roman Empire, Constantine, the Huns, the Goths, St. Patrick, Charlemagne, the Vikings, the Crusades, Richard the Lionheart, Magna Carta, the Black Death and the Renaissance. The title of this course was previously Western Civilization I.

Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6

Class offerings by semester

  Winter Summer Fall

Even Years
(2022, 2024, 2026)

offered in the daytimeoffered online offered in the daytime offered in the daytimeoffered online

Odd Years
(2023, 2025, 2027)

offered in the daytimeoffered online offered in the daytime offered in the daytimeoffered online

offered in the daytimeDay Class (before 5 p.m.) offered at nighttimeEvening Class (after 5 p.m.) offered online Online Class
Revised: 3/30/23

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Description Hours
Credits 3
Lecture Hours 45
Clinical Hours 0
Lab Hours 0
Other Hours 0
Total Hours 45

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