Class information

HST121 World History, Ancient

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  • CRN: 15534
  • Credits: 4
  • Locations, days, times, and instructors:
    • Online (no scheduled meetings), Available 24/7
      From January 5 through March 21, 2026, Charlie J Presti

Class materials

Textbooks

No textbooks required

Details about this class

This class if fully online-- there are no in-person or remote meetings over Zoom.  This class focuses on case studies in ancient world history, starting with the Neolithic Revolution and going to 1000 CE.  

There are short weekly assignments focusing on analyzing sources from history, three quizzes on the readings over the course of the term, and one final essay.  No knowledge of history is required.  

Feel free to reach out to charlie.presti@pcc.edu if you have any questions.

Technology

There is no additional technology required for this class.

No show policy

Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class. It is important to log in as soon as the class starts to see what the participation requirements are.

Online technical requirements

Please be sure to read the quick guide to Online Learning technical requirements.

Students with disabilities

Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.

Prerequisite for online classes

Before you take your first online class at PCC, you must complete the start guide. The start guide will help you decide if these classes are right for you. Once you complete the start guide, you will be able to register for these classes.