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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.

ASIAN/HISTORY 104

Introduction to East Asian History: Japan

3–4 credits

INTRODUCTION TO EAST ASIAN HISTORY: JAPAN surveys major cultural, social, political, and economic developments in Japanese history from ancient to recent times.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

The course relies on exams and a term paper rather than homework, with heavy reading and significant participation weight. Grading is described as tough, with some noting high standards for top grades.

Viren Murthy James Flynn

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Fall 2024

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

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026

HISTORY 500

Reading Seminar in History

3 credits

HISTORY 500 is a reading seminar offering advanced exploration of selected topics through small group discussion and intensive engagement with historical materials.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Ashley Brown Paul Grant+6 more

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Spring 2022–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.