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HISTV76 - World History to 1550

C-ID: HIST150

Course Description

This course is a survey of major developments among world peoples from antiquity to 1550, with particular emphasis on the dynamic interaction and comparison of world cultures and their institutions. The focus is on the role played by social, political, economic, religious, and other cultural forces in shaping major world cultures and their histories, and the legacy of these peoples for those who followed and for our world today. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Formerly: HIST V18A.

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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

Spring 2026 - Semester

Feb 9 to May 8
section: 31913
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Michael Kent Ward
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (about 8 hours ago)
Section notes:
This course is a survey of major developments among world peoples from antiquity to 1550, with particular emphasis on the dynamic interaction and comparison of world cultures and their institutions. The focus is on the role played by social, political, economic, religious, and other cultural forces in shaping major world cultures and their histories, and the legacy of these peoples for those who followed and for our world today. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Formerly: HIST V18A.
Already Started

Summer 2025 - Semester

May 27 to Jun 20
section: 57943
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Michael Kent Ward
Live Seat Count: 1 available seats - (6 months ago)
Section notes:
This course is a survey of major developments among world peoples from antiquity to 1550, with particular emphasis on the dynamic interaction and comparison of world cultures and their institutions. The focus is on the role played by social, political, economic, religious, and other cultural forces in shaping major world cultures and their histories, and the legacy of these peoples for those who followed and for our world today. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Formerly: HIST V18A.
Already Started
Jun 23 to Jul 18
section: 59330
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Kathleen Elizabeth Addison
Live Seat Count: 12 available seats - (6 months ago)
Section notes:
This course is a survey of major developments among world peoples from antiquity to 1550, with particular emphasis on the dynamic interaction and comparison of world cultures and their institutions. The focus is on the role played by social, political, economic, religious, and other cultural forces in shaping major world cultures and their histories, and the legacy of these peoples for those who followed and for our world today. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Formerly: HIST V18A.
Already Started

Fall 2025 - Semester

Sep 8 to Nov 26
section: 73193
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Michael Kent Ward
Live Seat Count: 7 available seats - (2 months ago)
Section notes:
This course is a survey of major developments among world peoples from antiquity to 1550, with particular emphasis on the dynamic interaction and comparison of world cultures and their institutions. The focus is on the role played by social, political, economic, religious, and other cultural forces in shaping major world cultures and their histories, and the legacy of these peoples for those who followed and for our world today. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Formerly: HIST V18A.
Already Started