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HISTORY 119 introduces Europe's global expansion from 1400-1815, examining economic, political, and cultural encounters with the Americas and Africa.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Lee Wandel, Suzanne Desan: Workload includes seven required books, long specific tests, and multiple papers or exams. Students note that attending lectures is crucial because slides alone may not convey the main points, and the material can be conceptually heavy.
HISTORY 120 covers the political, economic, social, and cultural history of modern Western civilization from 1815 to the present.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Laird Boswell, Mary Roberts: Students report a moderate amount of reading, including novels and short texts, but generally find the workload manageable if they attend lectures and complete the assigned readings.
HISTORY 130 introduces major themes in world history such as empire, trade, and migration.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of H. Warner: The course involves significant reading, though one reviewer found assessments easy while another described quizzes as impossible and self-directed.
HISTORY 136 explores the relationship between sport and major trends in American social, political, and economic history.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Isaac Lee: Isaac Lee's course was rated as low difficulty, suggesting a manageable workload for students during his teaching term.
HISTORY 139 traces the formation of modern Middle Eastern states and societies, examining the impact of global phenomena on regional politics, culture, and daily life.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course requires only two papers and discussion participation, with no tests. Reviewers characterize the difficulty as very low.
HISTORY 154 explores the evolving definition of American identity from the Revolutionary era to the present, focusing on racial ideologies, citizenship, and inclusion.
HISTORICAL STUDIES introduces historical studies at the research university with an emphasis on interpretation and critical thinking.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Assignments include weekly readings, one-page papers, and a long research paper. Workload varies from minimal attendance to mandatory participation and strict deadlines under historical instructors like Claire Taylor.
Covers the history of Greek civilization from the Bronze Age through the Hellenistic period.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course features mandatory attendance, quizzes based on lectures, and papers. Workload varies from easy to difficult, with some students finding grading reasonable while others report tough grading and strict deadline policies.
HISTORY 344 covers the Age of the American Revolution (1763-1789), examining the structure of colonial society, the war for independence, and subsequent political and constitutional changes.
HISTORY OF RUSSIA covers Russian political, economic, and social history from 1800 to 1917, including foreign relations and their impact on domestic policy.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of David McDonald: The course was rated as moderately difficult with a difficulty rating of 3.
HISTORY 500 is a reading seminar offering advanced exploration of selected topics through small group discussion and intensive engagement with historical materials.
An advanced seminar focusing on the development of research skills and intensive writing through the analysis of primary and secondary sources.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Students must stay on top of a major final paper that spans the entire semester, with most homework consisting of watching movies during the first half.
HISTORY 680 is a colloquium designed for students writing their honors thesis, requiring concurrent enrollment in a thesis course and Honors program status.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Daniel Ussishkin: Reviewers rated the difficulty as moderate, noting that the thesis process required significant work but was manageable with the professor's constructive feedback.