Introduction to College Composition focuses on rhetorical reading, writing, and information literacy.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course involves frequent writing assignments and peer reviews. Weekly tasks build upon each other, requiring students to complete pre-class readings and engage in mandatory participation.
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.
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.