History

Required & Recommended Courses

Required course for a major concentration in History

Hist 469: Seminar in History

A coherent program of study in history culminates with an original, substantial (20-30 pages) research paper, based upon primary sources, generally undertaken in the senior seminar, HIST 469. Students who have produced such a substantial research paper prior to enrollment in Hist 469 may petition to have it considered in lieu of taking Hist 469.

Recommended course for a major concentration in History

Hist 300: Writing about History

Course Description: Historical topics, research tools, use of sources, analytical thought and precision in language.