Ancient History
(His1_1)

 


WILOSTAR3D ANCIENT HISTORY

Ancient history includes sequential history topics and literature selections ranging from ancient times through the 1600's. 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.

World Literature/ History 1 Topics Covered:

  • 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.