HIS 116: World History II at Borough of Manhattan Community College
3 credits · Fall 2026
World History II (HIS 116) at Borough of Manhattan Community College has 1 way to take it in Fall 2026. 1 of 1 section has an open seat right now.
The professor is: Erik Freas.
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Requirements
Prerequisite: English Proficiency Index of 55 or higher, or ESL 94RW or higher
About this course
The course offers a survey of human history in a global context, beginning with the Renaissance in Europe and running up to the present. The historical development of fundamental cultural, political and social institutions will be examined through an analysis of recurring themes in world history. Topics include the respective histories of the world's great religions, the European Renaissance, the Protestant Reformation, the European Enlightenment, the development ( and continuing pervasiveness) of nationalism, Western imperialism and colonialism, the First and Second World Wars, the Cold War, and decolonization. It should be noted that those topics generally associated with the "West" (for instance, nationalism) will be considered within a more global context; likewise, developments in Europe and North America will be considered in terms of their interaction with other global regions and/or as reflective of analogous responses to similar societal, cultural and environmental challenges. Indeed, the course will address the question of whether the familiar dichotomy of "West" and "East" is, in fact, a meaningful one.
Professors for HIS 116 at Borough of Manhattan CC, Fall 2026
- Erik FreasChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?
1 section · 1 open · ★ 3.3 (82) · difficulty 3.8/5 · 44% would take again
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HIS 116 sections, times and seats
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Questions about HIS 116 at Borough of Manhattan CC
- Who teaches HIS 116 at Borough of Manhattan CC in Fall 2026?
- Erik Freas is listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is HIS 116 at Borough of Manhattan CC hard?
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