HIS 203: The Ancient World at John Jay College
3 credits · Fall 2026
The Ancient World (HIS 203) at John Jay College has 2 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 0 of 2 sections have an open seat right now.
The professor is: Matthew Perry.
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Requirements
Prerequisite: ENG 101
About this course
This course introduces students to critical themes and events in global history that occurred before 500CE. Students consider the major religious movements of the period, the changing meanings of civilization and empire, the emergence of evidence-based thought and systematized reason as alternatives to faith, and the defining cultural collisions and interactions of this long historical epoch. Civilizations and locations covered include Egypt, Mesopotamia, sub-Saharan Africa, India, China, and Europe. Students are examined on all readings either through quizzes or written assignments. Primary and secondary sources are assigned for class discussion, written exercises, and examinations.
Professors for HIS 203 at John Jay, Fall 2026
- Matthew PerryChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?
2 sections · 0 open · ★ 4.8 (38) · difficulty 2.3/5 · 94% would take again
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HIS 203 sections, times and seats
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Questions about HIS 203 at John Jay
- Who teaches HIS 203 at John Jay in Fall 2026?
- Matthew Perry is listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
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