Explores the history of the American West before 1850, covering Indigenous occupation, European invasion, and U.S. conquest.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Workload involves significant reading of primary and secondary sources, weekly paragraph responses, and multiple essays, though grading is described as lenient.
HISTORY 102 covers American political, economic, and social development from the Civil War era to the present.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Allison Useche, Athan Biss: Workload expectations vary by instructor. Athan Biss required strict attendance, frequent pop quizzes, and tough essay grading, while Allison Useche involved reading approximately six primary sources weekly.
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.