History of Western Civilization
Empire State College
Department of History
Instructor:Dr. Casimir Norkeliunas
Email :Casimir.Norkeliunas@marist.edu
Home Page URL: http//: www.academic.marist.edu/nork
Syllabus
Description and Goals
This fascinating survey course will introduce students to the salient features of Western Civilization, from the beginnings to the end of the Renaissance, 4000 B.C. to 1600 A.D. We will be looking at interaction between specific Peoples and their cultures, thoroughly investigating the development of
political, social,Economic, intellectual features of each civilization, including trade, war,religion, empire Building, etc. Specific histories to be covered: Ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome,
Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the Reformation.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1.Reading of Assigned Material
2.Participation in Classroom Discussions
3.A Map of Europe
4.A Written Examination
Required Reading Schedule/Sources and Due Dates.
Date Topic Readings
MAY 20, 06 Mesopotamia M. Perry Introduction & Egypt Chap. One, pp.xiv-xix; pp.2-20
MAY 27, 06 Hebrews M. Perry Chap. Two, pp.22-32
June 03, 06 Greeks M. Perry & Romans Chap. Two,Four pp.22-32 & 69-98
June 10, 06 Early Christianity M. Perry & Middle Ages Chap. Five,Six and Seven pp.99-168
June 17, 06 Renaissance M. Perry & Reformation Chap. Eight, pp.170-196
June 24, 06 Political and Economic M. Perry & Transformation Chap. Nine, pp.197-222
Required Reading Materials for Study and Discussion
1. PERRY, MARVIN. WESTERN CIVILIZATION: A BRIEF HISTORY. Fifth Edition.
Boston/New York: Houghton Mifflin Company, 2005.
2. PERRY, MARVIN. SOURCES OF THE WESTERN TRADITION: A BRIEF EDITION. VOLUME ONE:
From Ancient Times To the Enlightenment Boston/New York: Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006
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