HIST 238
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Ancient Near East to 330 BC
History
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Ancient cultures of the Near East (Egypt, Mesopotamia, Syro-Palestine, Anatolia, Iran) from the beginnings of civilization to the conquests of Alexander the Great.
When Taught
Fall
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Historical Knowledge of Ancient Near East
Learning Outcome
Students will gain a historical consciousness of the Ancient Near East by demonstrating a critical literacy of major developments in Ancient Near East history, key historical terms, primary sources, and narratives of Ancient Near East history up to Alexander.
Title
Effective and Ethical Research
Learning Outcome
Students will develop use of the historical method of research effectively by skillfully and honestly using primary and secondary sources in the formation of answers to major questions surrounding the narratives of the ancient Near East
Title
Critical Analysis
Learning Outcome
Students will develop an ability to analyze historical questions and issues clearly, assess historical information accurately, and distinguish between questionable and valid historical assertions about ancient Near East primary sources.
Title
Analytical Writing
Learning Outcome
Students will develop their writing ability through a range of pre-writing and writing assignments.
