Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Summer 2025, Spring 2025Class SizeNot publishedCredits3PrerequisiteNone. Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4F · CSU GE Area D6DescriptionHIST 308 History of World Civilizations, 1500 to Present Units: 3 Hours: 54 hours LEC Prerequisite: None. Advisory: ENGL C1000, or placement through the assessment process. Transferable: CSU; UC General Education: Local GE L3; Local GE L4; Cal-GETC Area 4 C-ID: C-ID HIST 160 History 308 is a survey course on world civilization from 1500 to the present age. The course will cover the political, economic, and intellectual developments of various world social and cultural structures. Particular emphasis will be placed upon the increased integration of peoples and cultures as a result of globalization. Additional focus will center upon the influencing effects of modern warfare, military technology, and international politics in shaping world society. Analysis of these revolutionary changes of the past five hundred years will offer a better understanding of world society today. 