History 3 - Renaissance, Reformation and Early Modern Era

This class surveys the events, ideas and cultures from the 15th Century through the mid-19th Century, primarily focused on the developments of Western Civilizations, with forays into the Far East. Shaped to pair well with Lit 3.

NOTE: Student expectations are only for live classes. There are no expectations or teacher support for self-paced courses.

Student expectations:

• attend weekly lessons

• complete weekly reading assignments

• complete weekly quizzes and discussion posts

• one book review

• one position paper

Required Texts:

-Penguin History of the World, J.M. Roberts and Odd Arne Westad (6th edition, 2013) 

-Sources of the Western Tradition, Volume 2, Marvin Perry (9th edition preferred but not required, and cheaper than later editions.)

Not Required but Recommended: Smithsonian’s History of the World Map By Map  

Please see the course calendar for meeting time. All class sessions will be recorded.

Class size is limited to 50 students.

NOTE: Required texts are not provided.