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Foundations of Western Civilization

Description:
A survey of European history from the golden age of Greece in the 5th century BCE to 1715, laying particular stress on politics, culture and religion. Major topics examined will include the culture of ancient Greece; the rise of Rome and the ideology of the Roman Empire; the early development of Christianity and its impact on the ancient world; the evolution of new political forms in the Middle Ages; medieval Christianity; the impact of Renaissance efforts to revive Greek and Roman civilization; the Protestant Reformation and Catholic responses to it; and the scientific and intellectual culture of the seventeenth century. In addition to broad coverage the course will devote attention to critical examination of a selection of key historical texts.

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2013 Fall

Section	Class Number	Weekly Schedule	Time	Instructor	Location
01	3259	Sa	08:15 AM - 11:15 AM	Johnson,Thomas P	W01-0041	More Info
02	9282	TuTh	12:30 PM - 01:45 PM	McCahill,Elizabeth May	W01-0005	More Info

2013 Spring

Section	Class Number	Weekly Schedule	Time	Instructor	Location
01	4589	Th	06:00 PM - 09:00 PM	Miller,Gary M	CPLYSQRE	More Info
01	1728	TuTh	11:00 AM - 12:15 PM	Weisser,Olivia Alton	M01-0213	More Info
03	12894	TuTh	04:00 PM - 05:15 PM	Weisser,Olivia Alton	M01-0428	More Info

2013 Summer

Section	Class Number	Weekly Schedule	Time	Instructor	Location
01B	3468	MW	01:30 PM - 04:30 PM	Breen,Aidan	W01-0047	More Info