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This document outlines the course objectives and content for an introductory course on world civilizations taught by Dr. Faruk Shah. The course aims to help students understand the historical development of human civilizations, influential innovations and events, and how to analyze cultures objectively. It covers the meaning and features of civilization, the origins and theories of early civilizations like Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley, and others. Later sections address Greek, Roman, Chinese, Muslim and European civilizations. Assessment is based on attendance, tests, exams, assignments and a final exam.

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Lecture 01 WC 2022

This document outlines the course objectives and content for an introductory course on world civilizations taught by Dr. Faruk Shah. The course aims to help students understand the historical development of human civilizations, influential innovations and events, and how to analyze cultures objectively. It covers the meaning and features of civilization, the origins and theories of early civilizations like Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley, and others. Later sections address Greek, Roman, Chinese, Muslim and European civilizations. Assessment is based on attendance, tests, exams, assignments and a final exam.

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An Introduction to World Civilizations:

An Overview of the Course

Dr. Faruk Shah


Associate Professor
Department of Development Studies
University of Dhaka
&
Adjunct Faculty Member
Department of History and Philosophy
North South University
Course Objectives:
To understand the historical progress of human civilizations.
To explore the significant instruments of cultural progress.
To identify the impacts of innovation and inventions on human society
of the course of history.
To comprehend the importance of significant events in the history of
the development of human society with subjective analytical
interpretations.
To build the capacity of the students to relate objective understandings
with subjective cultural traits all around the world to get a better
understanding of human nature.
Introduction to Civilization

I. Meaning and Features of Civilization


II. Core Concepts Related to Civilization
III. Origin and Development of Civilization: Contexts and Theories
IV. Major Civilizations in Human History
V. Importance of Studying the History of Civilization
VI. Interrelationship between Culture & Civilization
Understanding Culture
I. Definition, patterns & characteristics of culture
II. Functions & significance of culture
III. Key terms related to culture
IV. Development of culture
(stages of social evolution: savagery-barbarism-civilization)
V. Mechanisms of cultural change
Mesopotamian Civilization
I. The beginning of civilization: Geography

II. Emergence of city-states

III. Life in the city-states

IV. Social structure

V. Women status

VI. Rulers and polity: government and law

VII. Trade

VIII. The evolution of writing

IX. Religion
Egyptian Civilization
I. Geography

II. Early stages of Egyptian civilization

III. Rulers: political system

IV. Social organization: family

V. Gender relation

VI. Religion

VII. Economic system: Agriculture

VIII. Education system

IX. Science and medicine


Indus Valley Civilization
I. Geography
II. A planned urban city
III. Sites, artifacts, scripts and seals
IV. Culture & society: occupational groups & caste system
V. Religion and government
VI. Subsistence patterns: agriculture & trade
VII. Daily life and position of women: purdah & satidaho
VIII.Decline of settlements
My Civilization???
Brahmaputra Civilization: Wari-Batteswar in Bangladesh
Chinese Civilization
I. Geography
II. Social and political life
III. Economy
IV. Irrigation system (hoang ho) and natural resources
V. Chinese arts, science and technology
VI. Religion
Greek Civilization
I. Geography
II. Religion and city-states
III. Early concepts of democracy
IV. Greek life styles
V. Greek drama and literature
VI. Home and marketplace
VII. Shaping New Views of the World
Roman Civilization
I. Geography

II. Roman Republic and Empire

III. Roman law

IV. Roman buildings, designs and construction techniques

V. Civilizations under Holy Roman Empire

VI. Roman family and women: extended family & higher reproduction

VII. Roman education

VIII. Science and technology


Muslim Civilization
I. Geography
II. History
III. Government system
IV. Communication system and trade
V. Religious beliefs and practices
VI. Impact of Muslim culture
Slavery and Feudalism in Europe
I. Defining slavery
II. Slavery in Greece and Rome
III. Understanding feudalism
IV. Origin of feudalism
V. Lord-vassal relation
VI. Social class in European Feudal system
Crusade and Its Impact over
Modernity
A crusade was a “Holy War” between
European Christians and Muslims.
The Rise of Trade and Towns
&
Medieval Education: Growth of Universities
I. Background of university education
II. Famous universities in Medieval Europe
III. Education system
IV. Education equipments and facilities
V. Importance of university
Renaissance and Reformation

I. Meaning and spirits of renaissance

II. The political and economic structures of different Italian city-states

III. The religious reformation of Renaissance period

IV. The development of Humanism in forms of art

V. The technological, philosophical, ideological and literary contributions of


Renaissance
Scientific Revolution---The Age of Enlightenment: Reason & Reform
Industrial and Post-Industrial Revolution

I. Meaning and elements of industrial revolution

II. Beginning of the industrial revolution

III. The rise of modern industry

IV. Effects of industrialization

V. Response to industrial revolution

VI. Post-industrial revolution


 Geographical Discovery and Colonialism
 The Age of Enlightenment and reformations
 French & American revolution
 The Rise of Modern Nation states
 CRISIS AND SOLUTION in 21st Century……
The Clash of Civilizations

Sustainable
society
Better WORLD
Assessments Criteria (100 marks)

 Attendance and class participation (10)

 Class Test/Quiz (20)

 Mid-term exam (20)

 Comprehensive viva/learning outcome/Assignment (20)

 Final Exam (30)


Thank You and Questions???

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