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Professor Kern, Chairperson

Professors D’Innocenzo, Eisenberg;
Associate Professors Doubleday, Pugliese, Walsh, Yohn;
Assistant Professors Charnow, Parker, Talton, Terazawa.

The Harry H. Wachtel Distinguished Teaching Professorship is held by Professor D’Innocenzo.

The study of history is intended to give one a better understanding of oneself and the world. It is also intended to help one to think critically, to evaluate evidence, and to express oneself clearly and cogently. Understanding, thinking, speaking, writing—these are fundamental human skills useful in personal life and in any profession. The history courses listed below are all taught in ways that emphasize and assist student development of these skills.

Students may major in history, take a minor in history or simply enroll in a few courses of special interest. Basic courses in European, American, Asian or African civilization provide useful foundations for studies in many other disciplines. Advanced courses enable the student to get a closer look at the remnants of the past and at how historians go from those remnants —art, buildings, written documents—to conclusions about the past and present.

Phi Alpha Theta: an international history honor society

History Courses
In addition to semester notations next to each course, a selection of courses is offered during the January and Summer sessions. Consult the January and Summer Sessions bulletins for these schedules.

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