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+ History
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Williams Hall, 419-372-2030
Like
other liberal arts disciplines, history sharpens your
ability to think critically, argue logically, conduct
research, analyze data, and communicate clearly, both
orally and in writing. History is also unique. Because
it is both one of the humanities and a social science,
it addresses the study of individuals and the broader
society, teaching you to evaluate people and issues in
their proper context—invaluable skills for any career.
The
history department offers a flexible major that prepares
students for a variety of careers as well as for graduate
and law school. History majors take three introductory
courses (chosen from world civilization, U.S. history
and Asian civilizations) complete at least one course
in each of these three areas: Europe, the U.S. and "other
regions"—including Asia, Latin America, Africa
and Canada—conduct intensive research in a small
seminar designed for majors, and select at least four
other history courses from among a wide array of choices.
This approach allows students to choose to focus on a
specific area or period or to select a broad distribution
of courses.
Learning
Outcomes
Upon
completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in history
are expected to:
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Understand the historical development of their own and
other cultures;
- Understand
how to think about the past historically by identifying
and critiquing historical interpretations and analyzing
issues in historical context;
- Be
able to select and use evidence from a variety of sources,
including primary sources;
- Communicate
clearly and persuasively, both orally and in writing;
- Recognize
and develop connections between historical issues and
life outside the classroom;
- Think
critically and argue effectively;
- Examine
current issues from a historical perspective.
Major,
Bachelor of Arts (33 hours) — minor required
— click 
for 2006-2007 course requirements
Minor
(21 hours)
- Nine
hours chosen from: HIST
151, 152, 180, 205, 206
- 12
hours at the 300 or 400 level chosen from at least two
of the three categories indicated above with at least
three hours at the 400 level.
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