HIST 4A - Global History Before 1500

    Recent Professors
    Kristy Holland, Ryan Tripp
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025, Spring 2024
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · Cal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 4F · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2 · CSU GE Area D6
    Description
    Beginning with the agricultural revolution, this course examines the development of global society before 1500. With attention to the interactions between humans and environment, developing states, cultures, economies, and social structures are examined in global context. The course emphasizes historical, analytical, and research skills. It asks students to analyze the evolution of global values, beliefs, and practices, as well as the conditions and results of social change. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. (C-ID: HIST 150) ADVISORY: English 280.