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 455/Readings Seminar in History*

(every semester)
An intensive study of a defined area and/or problem in history through extensive readings by the student, and a series of oral and written reports. Open to students starting in the sophomore year. Two semesters required for all history majors. May fulfill departmental distribution requirements.

Liberal Learning:

• WRITING INTENSIVE

 

HIS 495/Honors Thesis in History

(periodically)
(permission of instructor)
Qualified students selected during second semester of the junior year. The project is executed during senior year.

 

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. One semester required for all history majors. To be taken in the senior year.

 

*Recent Readings Seminars (HIS 455) have included the following topics:

• Last of the Plains Indians
• The Coming of the Civil War
• Empire and Democracy in Ancient Greece
• Law and Order in Medieval v. Modern Society
• Coins and Historical Numismatics
• Women in the Middle East
• Popular Culture in Early Modern Europe
• Nationalism in Europe
• The Family in Modern Europe
• Hong Kong: Past and Present
• Water in History
• Environment and Society in African History
• The Vikings
• Afghanistan
• The Discovery of a New World of Goods
• Women in Premodern India