Doing History
What is a
history major?
History is a nine-course major, with various specifications:
Because we expect students to know the history of the whole world, we ask for at least one course in American history, one course in European history, and one course in non-western history.
Because we want students to do history with some depth, we ask for one major seminar in Level II, and three in Level III seminars.
What are the
benefits of doing history?
1) good stories about real people
2) understanding human beings and their institutions
3) thinking outside the box of our own experience
* culturally
* chronologically
* geographically
4) analytical skills
* careful reading
* creative research
* problem solving
* and organizing information
5) communication skills
* writing
* speaking
* multi-media presentations
What can I do
with a history major?
1) Think
2) Think (itÕs worth repeating)
3) Read a newspaper with a critical eye, open to lifeÕs complexity
4) Use your analytical skills in law school and the practice of the law
5) Teach social studies, or go on to graduate school
6) Get involved in media and journalism
7) Work at a business that values clear thinking and expression (most of them)
8) Work for a government agency that can use your research skills (most of them)
9) Play trivial pursuit
10) Change the world
Rev. 02/05/2010