HIS 380 - The Horse in Human History

3 Credits

This course is a study of the equine influence on the development of human society. The connection between horses and early peoples, the war horses of Mongol, Moorish, and Medieval periods, the conquest of the Americas and arrival of horses to the native American civilizations, and the inter-relationship between the horse and the rise of industrialization are examined. Students analyze the role of the horse and the contribution it has made toward shaping human history.
Prerequisites: ENG 130 and Junior status.