Courses offered under this heading examine focused topics in European History. These courses explore historical issues, events, or trends of importance in European history. The courses are designed to provide a basic understanding of the historical narrative from multiple perspectives, to explore how and why such narratives have been constructed the way they have been, andâthrough such explorationsâto introduce students to âthinking historicallyâ. Lectures will explore historical narratives, their genesis, and the sources used to produce such narratives. Seminars will dig deeper into the tools and methodologies used by historians, provide instruction and practice in critical thinking and clear expression. Weekly hours: 2 Lecture hours and 1 Seminar/Discussion hoursAttention:A maximum of nine credit units Note: Students may not take this course more than once for credit, even if the specific focus is different. Note: Multiple sections of this course may be offered in the same term, each with a different focus. Consult the CRN for each section of the class in the Class Search to find its specific focus. The History Departmentâs annual handbook (on the department homepage) also contains this information.
Courses offered under this heading examine focused topics in European History. These courses explore historical issues, events, or trends of importance in European history. The courses are designed to provide a basic understanding of the historical narrative from multiple perspectives, to explore how and why such narratives have been constructed the way they have been, andâthrough such explorationsâto introduce students to âthinking historicallyâ. Lectures will explore historical narratives, their genesis, and the sources used to produce such narratives. Seminars will dig deeper into the tools and methodologies used by historians, provide instruction and practice in critical thinking and clear expression. Weekly hours: 2 Lecture hours and 1 Seminar/Discussion hoursAttention:A maximum of nine credit units Note: Students may not take this course more than once for credit, even if the specific focus is different. Note: Multiple sections of this course may be offered in the same term, each with a different focus. Consult the CRN for each section of the class in the Class Search to find its specific focus. The History Departmentâs annual handbook (on the department homepage) also contains this information.
