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Western Civilization: Ancient and Medieval Europe
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- 8 Sequences
- Introductive Level
- Starts on March 12, 2017
- Ends on May 4, 2017
Course details
Syllabus
- Think critically about the development of people politically, socially, and economically
- Evaluate evolution of political systems and their contribution to western society
- Understand the changing social role of religion in European society
- Explore the changing relations between Ancient and Medieval Europe and the world beyond
Prerequisite
Instructors
- Dr. Ian Frederick Moulton
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