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Dakota College Course Syllabus
Course Prefix/Number/Title:
HIST 211H – Honors Course/World Civilization to 1500
Number of Credits:
1 credit
Course Description:
This is a study of the major political, economic, social and cultural developments of the world from
prehistory to the 1500’s.
Course Objectives:
First, the student will have an accurate understanding of the forces leading up to and results from these
historical eras. Secondly, the student will be able to identify the key figures and influential actions
made. Finally, the student will also have a greater knowledge of not only this time period, but how the
study of history is directly related to almost every other discipline within a college course catalog.
History is truly a cornerstone of learning, and this course is useful to any college student, no matter the
major.
Pre/Co-requisite:
HIST 211 – World Civilization to 1500
Instructor:
Steven J. Sathre
Office:
Thatcher Hall 2206
Office Hours:
MWF 9:00-10:00/T-Th 1:00-2:00
Phone:
701-228-5456
Email:
steve.sathre@dakotacollege.edu