HISTORY 101 covers American political, economic, and social development from the founding of the colonies to the Civil War.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Gloria Whiting, John Sharpless, Justine Walden: Workload varies by instructor: John Sharpless assigned heavy reading and difficult blue book essays, while Gloria Whiting used quizzes and papers. Justine Walden’s quizzes focused on specific textbook details unrelated to lectures, creating high difficulty.
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.
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.