Difference between revisions of "Western Civilization II"
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| − | Western Civilization is the study of Western Europe (mainly) and its interactions with the rest of the world. The class title says that it covers a time period from the 1500s to the present, but Dr. Frucht begins at the conception of civilization. A very good class, but it can be draining, considering it's two and a half straight hours of lecture. | + | ==Official Description== |
| + | Western Civilization II: 1500 to the Present (26-103)<br> | ||
| + | An introduction to the development of Western Culture from 1500 to the present. | ||
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| + | ==Overview== | ||
| + | Western Civilization from the Renaissance to yesterday. Also, quick background that covers the major events from [[Western Civilization I|Western Civ I]]. | ||
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| + | ==What Actually Happens== | ||
| + | See [[Western Civilization I#What Actually Happens|Western Civ I]]'s description, and replace all of the civilizations with "European". If this were your only exposure to European history, you would leave thinking that the only important events were the French Revolution, and the World Wars. | ||
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| + | Of course, as there are different teachers for this class, your mileage may vary. | ||
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| + | ==Reviews== | ||
| + | Western Civilization is the study of Western Europe (mainly) and its interactions with the rest of the world. The class title says that it covers a time period from the 1500s to the present, but Dr. Frucht begins at the conception of civilization. A very good class, but it can be draining, considering it's two and a half straight hours of lecture.<br> | ||
| + | ''Editor's note: Bear in mind that this review comes from a student that took this class in May, with a professor that had never taught this class before.'' | ||
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Revision as of 00:56, 26 May 2005
Official Description
Western Civilization II: 1500 to the Present (26-103)
An introduction to the development of Western Culture from 1500 to the present.
Overview
Western Civilization from the Renaissance to yesterday. Also, quick background that covers the major events from Western Civ I.
What Actually Happens
See Western Civ I's description, and replace all of the civilizations with "European". If this were your only exposure to European history, you would leave thinking that the only important events were the French Revolution, and the World Wars.
Of course, as there are different teachers for this class, your mileage may vary.
Reviews
Western Civilization is the study of Western Europe (mainly) and its interactions with the rest of the world. The class title says that it covers a time period from the 1500s to the present, but Dr. Frucht begins at the conception of civilization. A very good class, but it can be draining, considering it's two and a half straight hours of lecture.
Editor's note: Bear in mind that this review comes from a student that took this class in May, with a professor that had never taught this class before.
