TransfermaticHIST at El Camino College

    HIST 141 - History of Modern Civilizations

    Recent Professors
    Dr. Orion Teal, Mr. Mark T. Wishon, Mr. Roberto Rivas, Mr. Matthew Hacholski, Juan C. Villalovos, Mr. Muhammad Rafi
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Winter 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    40 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of HIST 141
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · Cal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4F · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2 · CSU GE Area D6
    Description
    This course is a survey of the political, economic, social, and cultural development of world civilizations from the rise of the West in the mid-fifteenth century to the present day. Topics include the European voyages of exploration and expansion, Africa and the transatlantic slave trade, Protestant and Catholic Reformations, the Islamic empires, China and Japan in the age of global expansion, French and industrial revolutions, World War I and II, the Cold War, and globalization. Note: HIST 140 is not a prerequisite. Back to Top | Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window) Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window) Add to Backpack (opens a new window) All catalogs © 2026 El Camino College. Powered by Modern Campus Catalog™ .
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