Undergraduate & Interdisciplinary Studies (UGIS) 55A

The Development of World Civilization (5 units)

Course Description: The making of the major societies and cultures of the world. A comparative consideration of various forms of human activity in major world areas before 1500: group and individual behavior, structures of belief, political forms, and economic patterns. This course fulfills the Reading and Composition requirement.

Course format: Three hours of lecture and three hours of discussion per week.

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UGIS 55A Course Requirements: Grading Policy Mid-term Examination Sample Midterm for Fall 1996 Final Examination Sample Final for 1996 Attendance and Participation in Discussion Sections [Please be advised that six (6) unexcused absences will result in a grade of "F".] 4 Short Essays: Topics & Schedule for Fall 1997 Paper #1 Paper #3 Paper #2 Paper #4

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