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HISTORY 119

Europe and the World, 1400-1815

4 credits

HISTORY 119 introduces Europe's global expansion from 1400-1815, examining economic, political, and cultural encounters with the Americas and Africa.

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Historical reviews of Lee Wandel, Suzanne Desan: Workload includes seven required books, long specific tests, and multiple papers or exams. Students note that attending lectures is crucial because slides alone may not convey the main points, and the material can be conceptually heavy.

Mallory Hope Mallory Moss

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Spring 2022–Spring 2025

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 223

Explorations in European History (h)

3–4 credits

HISTORY 223 is a variable-topic course exploring European history, with specific content determined by the instructor's expertise.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Historical reviews of Francine Hirsch: Francine Hirsch assigns a heavy reading load that some students find excessive.

Nina Caputo

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Spring 2024–Spring 2026

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.