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Historical grades cover up to five years through the selected term. Grade sorting prioritizes courses with at least 100 letter grades.

HISTORY 120

Europe and the Modern World 1815 to the Present

4 credits

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.

Brandon Bloch Deep Acharya+1 more

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Fall 2022–Spring 2026

HISTORY 200

Historical Studies

1–4 credits

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.

Ben Shannon

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026

HISTORY 201

The Historian's Craft

3–4 credits

THE HISTORIAN'S CRAFT teaches students to conduct original historical research and convey results through archival engagement and communication.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Khaled Esseissah assigns hundreds of pages of reading per class with no rubrics, leaving students unsure of assignment expectations.

Giuliana Chamedes Eric Carlsson+12 more

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026

HISTORY 418

History of Russia

3–4 credits

HISTORY OF RUSSIA covers Russian political, economic, and social history from 1800 to 1917, including foreign relations and their impact on domestic policy.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Historical reviews of David McDonald: The course was rated as moderately difficult with a difficulty rating of 3.

Geoffrey Durham

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Fall 2023–Fall 2024 · limited sample

HISTORY 600

Advanced Seminar in History

3 credits

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.