This history course beigns by looking at the culture, politics, and achievements of pre-Columbian Empires in the Americas along with an exploration of ancient mysteries such as the lines of Nazca, Stonehendge, Easter Island and the mythical lost city of Atlantis.
Through study of ancient ruins and descriptions of daily life and politics, students will gain an understanding of how native peoples of the Americas lived in the period before the arrival of the Europeans. For example, students will study the complexity of Maya, Aztec, and Incan urban culture, and the sophisticated organization of Aztec and Incan economics and then recreate parts of this civilaon by building a 3D ancient world.. They will also read primary sources that describe contact between Native Americans and Europeans, and the betrayal by Europeans of Native American
This course has been designed around three broad learning outcomes:
1) A recognition that certain universal human concerns appear in all times and places and that an understanding of the past and the unfamiliar is a necessary part of a valid concept of what it means to be human.
2) An aesthetic appreciation of the forms and styles of literature that are the products of diverse cultures.
3) An ability to communicate their perceptions effectively and creatively.
Topics Covered:
Pre-Columbian Empires
Egypt
Mesopotamia
The Minoans
Pyramids
Greek Civilization
The Rise and Fall of Roman Civilization
Akhenaten: The Rebel Pharaoh
Ancient Rome
Expansion and Conquest
Fall of Empire
Byzantium
Cleopatra's Palace
The Mystery of Tutankhamen
Ancient China
Greek Mythology
Roman Mythology
Julius Caesar
Chinese Mythology
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
Articulate an understanding about and appreciation for non-American cultures and their literature, from ancient to contemporary times
Identify different world mythologies and the characteristics of each
Identify literary terminology appropriate to the literature studied
Hone library research techniques
Learn to use online literature resources for class preparation and research for assignments
Develop skills in writing and other forms of individual expression
Distinguish the characteristics of the world's major
civilizations in their geographic and temporal settings
Describe the interactive roles of social, religious,
political, economic, scientific, and technological forces
among civilizations.
Trace the development of traditional civilizations and recognize their enduring influence.
Demonstrate relevant geographic knowledge of Earth and an understanding of the influence of geography on human history.
Demonstrate an understanding of the people and events that influenced the economics, politics, and culture of the ancient world.
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