FYE 1210 Human Cultures through the Lens of Big History
The course will trace the development of human cultures from the beginning of time to the near future, including factors that influence the development of human cultures, such as evolutionary biology, diverse geographical regions and natural environments, migration patterns, human economies and technologies, and the diversity of human social values and lifestyles. Additionally, this course will examine the impact of culture on human behavior, including the creation of symbolic consciousness evident in various origin stories, myths and rituals, language, and writing. Prerequisite:
FYE 1001 or
FYE 2000.