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The History Department
History courses strive to build an understanding of and an appreciation
for civilizations of the past and present; to create a sense of what it
must have been like to think, feel, and act in those civilizations; and
to develop the student's ability to analyze and to think critically about
the social, cultural, economic, and political threads woven into the fabric
of a civilization. Courses combine lectures and discussions; requirements
include essays, research papers, oral reports and group projects.
Three year-long history courses are required for graduation. These courses
are World Civilizations, Western Civilization, and American History, normally
taken in the freshman, sophomore, and junior years respectively. In addition,
the History Department offers a number of history and humanities electives
for juniors and seniors.
Course Descriptions
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