+ History
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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:
-
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 2007-2008 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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