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El Camino College

HIST141 - History of Modern Civilizations

C-ID: HIST160

Course Description

This course is a survey of the political, economic,social, and cultural development of world civilizations from the rise of the West in the mid-fifteenth century to the present day. Topics include the European voyages of exploration and expansion, Africa and the transatlantic slave trade, Protestant and Catholic Reformations, the Islamic empires, China and Japan in the age of global expansion, French and industrial revolutions, World War I and II, the Cold War, and globalization. Note: History 140 is not a prerequisite. Prerequisite: TI History 141<197>3 Units DS History of Modern Civilizations AD Eligibility for English 1A/C1000 or equivalent

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Tuition & Fees

Tuition and mandatory fees only. Financial aid may apply. Please contact your local Financial Aid Office for details.

Location

Online

Units

3.0 semester units

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Course Sections

Summer 2026 - Semester

Jun 22 to Jul 30
section: 2612
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Mr. Muhammad Rafi
Live Seat Count: 7 available seats - (about 2 months ago)
Section notes:
This section is fully online with no on campus or scheduled meetings. Registered students must login to the Canvas course site on the first day of the semester and follow any instructions or they may be dropped from the course. This section meets for 6 weeks from: June 22 to July 30, 2026.
Already Started
Jun 22 to Jul 30
section: 2610
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Juan C. Villalovos
Live Seat Count: 4 available seats - (about 2 months ago)
Section notes:
Section is designed for dual enrollment students. Section is a fully online class. Registered students must login to the Canvas course site on the first day of class and follow any instructions or they may be dropped from the course. Section meets for 6 weeks from: June 22 to July 30, 2026.
Already Started
Jun 22 to Jul 30
section: 2613
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Mr. Matthew Hacholski
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (about 2 months ago)
Section notes:
This section is fully online with no on campus or scheduled meetings. Registered students must login to the Canvas course site on the first day of the semester and follow any instructions or they may be dropped from the course. This section meets for 6 weeks from: June 22 to July 30, 2026.
Already Started
Jun 22 to Jul 30
section: 2614
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Mr. Matthew Hacholski
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (about 2 months ago)
Section notes:
This section is fully online with no on campus or scheduled meetings. Registered students must login to the Canvas course site on the first day of the semester and follow any instructions or they may be dropped from the course. This section meets for 6 weeks from: June 22 to July 30, 2026.
Already Started

Fall 2026 - Semester

Oct 19 to Dec 12
section: 2569
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Dr. Orion Teal
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (about 5 hours ago)
Section notes:
Section 2569 is a fully online class. Registered students must login to the Canvas course site on the first day of class and follow any instructions or they may be dropped from the course. Section 2569 meets for 8 weeks from: October 19 to December 12, 2026.
Section Full
Aug 24 to Dec 12
section: 2567
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Mr. Mark T. Wishon
Live Seat Count: 6 available seats - (about 5 hours ago)
Section notes:
This section is fully online with no on campus or scheduled meetings. Registered students must login to the Canvas course site on the first day of the semester and follow any instructions or they may be dropped from the course.
Already Started
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