Western Civilizations Since 1600

College of the Siskiyous

Spring 2012

Instructor: Dave Bush

If you have not done it already, you must register for the class at the College of the Siskiyous Admissions and Records Office.

This introductory course focuses on the origins and development of civilization in the western world from the 17th century to the present. Topics include European encounters with the new world, the scientific revolution, the age of enlightenment, the development of the state, the French and Industrial Revolutions, their impact on society, the rise of nationalism, emergence of modern society, imperialism, World War I and II, the Cold War and contemporary Europe. Advisory: ENGL 1A. Support hour. (AA, CSU, UC) (CAN HIST 4)

First Day of Semester is First Day of Class:

 

Class assignments begin on the first day of the semester, so make sure you access the Etudes class website on the first day of the semester for instructions on how to get started.

Syllabus

Class Schedule

Helpful Links:

• Online Survival Guide - If this is your first online class, I suggest you read over this helpful COS web page.
• Etudes Student Help Page - The program used to deliver the class is called "Etudes." If you have never used Etudes or need to learn more about the program, please visit the Etudes Student Help Page. It has links to many Frequently Asked Questions, Etudes User Guide (.pdf), and much more.
• Log in Help - The College of the Siskiyous Etudes - Student Help web page has information on logging in to the class.

See you inside the class!

www.siskiyous.dabush.org