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HIST 4A

HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION TO 800 CE · 4 units · used in 84 transfer pathways

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About this course

Survey of the development of Western culture and civilization in the ancient world. From the Neolithic period to the early Middle Ages.

Sections this term

Winter 2027 · updated Oct 18, 11:09 PM UTC

No section is scheduled at Foothill College for Winter 2027. The course can still be offered in a later quarter.

Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.

Prerequisites

The Foothill catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.

Advisory: “Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249.”

Transfer pathways that use HIST 4A

ASSIST maps HIST 4A to a requirement in 84 published pathways from Foothill College — 24 shown.

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