Introduction to Speech Composition teaches audience-centered public speaking and writing to build confidence and research skills.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Caitlin Mayer, Katherine Trotter, Kenneth Lythgoe: Writing speeches is described as brutal, and midterms require heavy textbook study. Students must follow instructions exactly to succeed.
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 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.