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The History branch of the History and Philosophy department offers students the opportunity to study the past, both for its own sake and for the perspectives it offers on the present.

Historical studies have value for students in any discipline. The student of history learns the nature of evidence and how to handle and interpret many different kinds of evidence. He or she learns to expect and resolve conflicting interpretations of major issues, and learns the uses and misuses of past experience as a guide to present action. So the study of history develops intellectual abilities which will be useful throughout life. Moreover, every discipline has a history of its own, and most base some of their conclusions on data from the past. The study of patterns of change in past societies may be the best preparation of all for coping with life in a rapidly changing world.

We would like to welcome our newest History faculty members:

Professor Christopher Young, Early Republic/American History

Professor Jonathyne Briggs, Modern European/French History

Check out our new Spring 2008 courses:

Hist B200/P200: Hell and Death in Antiquity and Beyond/Professors Gianluca DiMuzio and Jerry Pierce: 11:30-12:45 M/W

Hist B359: Europe from Napoleon to World War I/Professor Jonathyne Briggs: 1:00-2:15 T/R

Hist B352: Europe in the High/Late Middle Ages/ProfessorJerry Pierce: 2:30-3:45 M/W

Hist G369: Modern Japan/Professor Diana Chen-Lin: 2:30-3:45 M/W

Hist G385: Modern China/Professor Diana Chen-Lin: 10:00-11:15 M/W

.Click here for the entire Spring 2008 Schedule of History Classes

NEW!! Job Opportunities for History Majors

Many students have asked about job opportunities for those majoring in History. The American Historical Association has an online guide to these job opportunities both inside and outside of Academia. Please follow the link below for more information about careers for students of history.

Careers for Students of History (AHA)