Historical Perspectives
Overview
By studying ideas, institutions, and societies over time, students
develop a perspective shaped by knowledge of geographical and temporal
differences in human life and awareness of conflicting interpretations of
events. This enables them to encounter the past for its own sake and to
understand ways in which the past bears upon the present.
Requirements for the Concentration
The Historical Perspectives concentration includes five courses that
create a coherent program focusing on an era, theme, or region of the
world. At least two, but no more than three of the five, shall be history
courses. At least one course must be from the student's major. At least
one course must be at Level III.
The student's proposed concentration must obtain prior approval
from a faculty committee of three, one of whom must be a member of the
History Department. The history member shall chair the concentration and
submit a rationale explaining the internal coherence of the proposed
concentration. Students may initiate the approval process by contacting
the History Department chair.
Faculty
History Department (Coordinator)