A survey of the major currents in Western civilization since 1648.
Requisites
For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to
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(https://catalog.liberty.edu/).
Rationale
This survey course introduces students to political, economic, military, religious, and cultural developments of the modern West in
order to foster a better understanding of the conditions and challenges of the twenty-first century. It is a required prerequisite for
upper-level courses in European history and it may also fulfill a portion of the General Education requirement.
Measurable Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
A. A. Identify major figures and events in Western civilization from 1648 to the present.
B. Describe the stages of development of Western civilization from 1648 to the present.
C. Explain how political, economic, military, religious, and cultural factors influenced the development of Western civilization
from 1648 to the present.
D. Demonstrate college-level competencies in reading comprehension, documentary analysis, research, and historical writing.
E. Evaluate interpretive and historiographical approaches to Western civilization from 1648 to the present.
F. Apply biblical principles to the problems and issues of Western Civilization from 1648 to the present.
Foundational Skill Learning Outcomes (FSLOs): Communication and Information Literacy (CIL)
Communication and information literacy
CIL 1: Discover and evaluate information to accomplish a specific purpose.
CIL 2: Communicate information effectively in the English language, orally and/or through writing, for a variety of purposes, using
technology when appropriate.
CIL 3: Analyze and assess various forms of information and expression to determine their meaning, employing technology when
relevant.
CIL 4: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the role of research and scholarship in order to apply it in various contexts.
CIL 5: Relate communication and information literacy to participation in God’s redemptive work.
Critical Thinking
CT 2: Structure an argument or position using credible evidence and valid reasoning. [Show Less]