HIST 4 - Western Civilization I

    Recent Professors
    Heather Crowley, Daniel Joesten
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    35 students
    Difficulty
    5.7Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of HIST 4
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · Cal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 4F · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area D5 · CSU GE Area D6 · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    This course examines the origins of Europe and concept of "Western civilization" until 1648 CE. It includes an exploration of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome, the rise of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and the emergence of Medieval Europe through the Renaissance, Protestant Reformation, and discovery of the New World. Emphasis is placed on social, cultural, artistic, philosophical, economic, gender, and political developments. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online. [C-ID HIST 170]
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 11:00am–12:20pm