An advanced seminar where students apply research skills to a historical topic, producing a project with original analysis through intensive writing and discussion.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.86 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.75 GPA, 92.9% A/AB (n=14 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=13 letter grades).
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2017: 3.92 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Fall 2019: 3.90 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
The Cold War from WWII to the end of the Soviet Empire, exploring geopolitics, ideology, and covert operations across five continents using diverse sources.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.71 GPA, 85.2% A/AB (n=61 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.87 GPA, 95.5% A/AB (n=67 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.93 GPA, 95.8% A/AB (n=120 letter grades).