Foundation Courses are offered at Level I in European and Global history.
These courses are open to all students seeking broad historical introductions to
Western and Non-Western societies. Foundation Courses provide both extensive
historical coverage and opportunities for integrative learning.
American Foundation
Courses offered are 198 and 199. The Foundation Courses are particularly
appropriate for prospective majors seeking background in each world area.
Foundation Courses available to first-year students in 2007-2008 include:
Fall 2007
190 Europe from the Ancients to the Renaissance
198 A American History to 1865
198 B American History to 1865
Spring 2008
191 Europe from the Reformation to Modern Times
195 Global Histories from 1500 to the Present
199 A American History After 1865
199 B American History After 1865
NB: Students with AP credit in American or European history are welcome in
Level I seminars and may also wish to consider more specialized Level II
courses in American or European history.
Foundation Survey Courses
