Online Early Global History
HST 100 - Global History to 1500
Overview
In this course, you'll learn to think like a historian using evidence from the past to ask and answer questions. You will make connections between our not-so-distant ancestors and humans today and you will learn about the development of society including how governments form, how religions played a role in our historical development, how and why we grow food, how ancient societies contacted each other, and how humans created cultures everywhere from the African kingdoms of Mali to the Hohokam of Arizona.
Course prerequisites and requirements
To be successful in this course, we recommend English language fluency and computer literacy. We also encourage you to make sure your laptop or desktop computer meets the technical requirements.
Quick facts
Next start date:
Jan. 14, 2025 (8 weeks)
- Credits: 3
- Length: On-demand or 8 weeks
- Cost: $25 + $400
What you’ll learn
- Describe the general historical narrative for the emergence of agriculture and complex human societies
- Explain how geography contributed to the interconnectedness of humans and the structure of their societies
- Share an empathetic understanding of the shared humanity common to us and to ancient peoples
- Explain how historians use different types of primary sources to make arguments about history
- Actively read a primary source text (or object) by posing questions and analyzing its contents and purpose
- Appreciate the complex and contested nature of the discipline of history and historical arguments
What to expect in class
Video lectures, active learning activities, asynchronous discussion, reflection, and quizzes
Exams and grading
30%
Quizzes (7)
30%
Discussions (14)
40%
Reflections (7)
Transcript
This course appears on your transcript identically to how it appears on the transcript of an enrolled ASU student who has taken the course on one of ASU’s campuses. Course attendance dates will be listed on your transcript. An on-demand course will appear on your transcript in the session you complete the course.
This course satisfies 3 credit hours toward the GCSI: Global Communities, Societies and Individuals General Studies requirements for Arizona State University. It is strongly encouraged that you consult with your institution of choice to determine how these credits will be applied to their degree requirements prior to transferring your credit.
