Specialized and Capstone Courses in History

 

HIS 391/Independent Study in History

(class hours by arrangement)
(every semester)
Prerequisites: Four course units in history completed with an overall GPA in history above 3.00 and approval of instructor and department chair
An intense study of a problem or area of history through consultation and a close working relationship between student and instructor. This course may be repeated for credit when the topic changes.

Liberal Learning:

• SOCIAL CHANGE IN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES

 

HIS 393/Group Independent Research

(periodically)
(permission of instructor)
Students conduct research as part of a team assisting faculty in their own research. The professor determines topic, problem, research design, and relevant sources. Students unearth, analyze, and report on findings. Open to majors and non-majors alike with permission of the instructor.

Liberal Learning:

• SOCIAL CHANGE IN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES

 

HIS 394/Honors Independent Study in History

(every semester)
(permission of instructor)
This course enables a student to research, develop and write an in-depth senior thesis on a topic chosen by the student and his/her advisor. Working with a faculty member in the student’s field of interest, the student will create a substantial piece of original historical research using primary and secondary sources. Eligible students will be chosen by the department.

Liberal Learning:

• SOCIAL CHANGE IN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES

 

HIS 399/Internship in History

Prerequisite: Four course units in history completed with an overall GPA of 3.00 and/or approval of instructor and department chair.
Application of historical principles and methods through placement in a paid or non-paid work setting such as a museum, archive, or living history site. All placements must be approved by the department chair.

 

HIS 450/Reading Seminar in History: Modern Asia

(periodically)
An intensive study of Asian modern history through extensive readings by the student, and a series of oral and written reports. Open to students starting in the sophomore year. May fulfill departmental distribution requirements.

Liberal Learning:

• WRITING INTENSIVE

 

HIS 451/Reading Seminar in History: Early Asia

(periodically)
An intensive study of Asian early history through extensive readings by the student, and a series of oral and written reports. Open to students starting in the sophomore year. May fulfill departmental distribution requirements. 

Liberal Learning:

• WRITING INTENSIVE

 

HIS 452/Reading Seminar in History: Modern Middle East

(periodically)
An intensive study of Middle Eastern modern history through extensive readings by the student, and a series of oral and written reports. Open to students starting in the sophomore year. May fulfill departmental distribution requirements.

Liberal Learning:

• WRITING INTENSIVE

 

HIS 453/Reading Seminar in History: Early Middle East

(periodically)
An intensive study of Middle Eastern early history through extensive readings by the student, and a series of oral and written reports. Open to students starting in the sophomore year. May fulfill departmental distribution requirements.

Liberal Learning:

• WRITING INTENSIVE

 

HIS 454/Reading Seminar in History: Modern Eurasia

(periodically)
An intensive study of Eurasian modern history through extensive readings by the student, and a series of oral and written reports. Open to students starting in the sophomore year. May fulfill departmental distribution requirements.

Liberal Learning:

• WRITING INTENSIVE

 

HIS 455/Reading Seminar in History: Early Eurasia

(periodically)
An intensive study of Eurasian early history through extensive readings by the student, and a series of oral and written reports. Open to students starting in the sophomore year. May fulfill departmental distribution requirements.  

Liberal Learning:

• WRITING INTENSIVE

 

HIS 456/Reading Seminar in History: Modern Africa

(periodically)
An intensive study of African modern history through extensive readings by the student, and a series of oral and written reports. Open to students starting in the sophomore year. May fulfill departmental distribution requirements.

Liberal Learning:

• WRITING INTENSIVE

 

HIS 457/Reading Seminar in History: Early Africa

(periodically)
An intensive study of African early history through extensive readings by the student, and a series of oral and written reports. Open to students starting in the sophomore year. May fulfill departmental distribution requirements.

Liberal Learning:

• WRITING INTENSIVE

 

HIS 458/Reading Seminar in History: Modern Latin America

(periodically)
An intensive study of Latin American modern history through extensive readings by the student, and a series of oral and written reports. Open to students starting in the sophomore year. May fulfill departmental distribution requirements.

Liberal Learning:

• WRITING INTENSIVE

 

HIS 459/Reading Seminar in History: Early Latin America

(periodically)
An intensive study of Latin American early history through extensive readings by the student, and a series of oral and written reports. Open to students starting in the sophomore year. May fulfill departmental distribution requirements.

Liberal Learning:

• WRITING INTENSIVE

 

HIS 460/Reading Seminar in History: Modern North America

(periodically)
An intensive study of North American modern history through extensive readings by the student, and a series of oral and written reports. Open to students starting in the sophomore year. May fulfill departmental distribution requirements.

Liberal Learning:

• WRITING INTENSIVE

 

HIS 461/Reading Seminar in History: Modern Europe

(periodically)
An intensive study of European modern history through extensive readings by the student, and a series of oral and written reports. Open to students starting in the sophomore year. May fulfill departmental distribution requirements.

Liberal Learning:

• WRITING INTENSIVE

 

HIS 462/Reading Seminar in History: Early Europe

(periodically)
An intensive study of European early history through extensive readings by the student, and a series of oral and written reports. Open to students starting in the sophomore year. May fulfill departmental distribution requirements.

Liberal Learning:

• WRITING INTENSIVE

 

HIS 463/Reading Seminar in History: Early World

(periodically)
An intensive study of early World history through extensive readings by the student, and a series of oral and written reports. Open to students starting in the sophomore year. May fulfill departmental distribution requirements.

Liberal Learning:

• WRITING INTENSIVE

 

HIS 464/Reading Seminar in History: Modern World

(periodically)
An intensive study of modern World history through extensive readings by the student, and a series of oral and written reports. Open to students starting in the sophomore year. May fulfill departmental distribution requirements.

Liberal Learning:

• WRITING INTENSIVE

 

HIS 498/Senior Capstone Research Seminar

(every semester)
Small classes that focus on specific topics in history. Formal seminar reports and completion of major research paper. To be taken in the senior year. Student must complete at least one 400-level Reading Seminar or acquire special permission from the Department chair.