3 Survey of major historians from the Bible and Herodotus through the 19th century, together with some of the most influential philosophers of history. HIST 605 History of Theories in Material Culture 3 See EAMC605 for course description. HIST 606 Issues in American Material Culture 3 See EAMC606 for course description. HIST 607 Readings in American Material Life 3 Readings in monograph and serial publications pertaining to American Material Life. Topics include Landscape, Architecture, Work, Deportment, Family and Religion.
Emphasis is on recent literature.
Discussion and interpretation of authors arguments. Review of material life historiography. Emphasis on broad synthesis of material culture literature. May be cross-listed with MSST607. HIST 611 Seminar in American History 3 Topics vary.