HIST120

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Introduction to History

Course Prerequisite

Approved reading placement score, or equivalent.

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to historical principles, knowledge, and research, spanning all geographic regions and chronological periods from origins of civilization to the present. Assignments will foster development of essential skills including critical evaluation of sources, narrative and analytical writing, and ability to recognize inter-dependent relationships among diverse human cultures and their shared global environment. This course will enhance readiness for success in other, more specialized history courses, as well as providing an all-in-one option for students not intending further studies in this field.

Credit Hours

Course Credit Type

Transfer Course (TC)

CIP Code Classification

54.0101

Lecture Hours per week (full semester)

Lab hours per week (full semester)

Course Typically Offered

Fall Spring

Department

HUMANITIES

Is the course Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) approved?

General Education Core Curriculum (GECC)

Meets an Associate Degree General Education Requirement For

Arts (AA), Science (AS), Applied Science (AAS), General Studies (AGS), Engineering Science (AES), Associate in Fine Arts (AFA)

General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Distribution Area

Humanities

Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) approved code

H2 900

Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) approved code (2)

Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Distribution Area(s)

Humanities and Fine Arts (H/F/HF)