Topics include the ancient culture of Africa, the slave trade, colonialism, African nationalism, and current political, economic and social trends in Africa. This course covers in depth a major period, issue, or theme in history. It includes a specialized research paper or project, involves discussion and oral and written reports, and may include guest speakers and field trips. Students must work at least ten hours per week on the job, meet periodically with a supervising faculty member, research literature related to the field of the internship, and prepare a substantive report on their internship experience and the studies involved. This course is limited to juniors and seniors and requires the approval of a supervising faculty member and the department chair.
Honors courses provide the opportunity for exceptional achievement.
Instructors use methods and introduce concepts that will challenge the highly motivated student. Often interdisciplinary in approach and sometimes team taught, honors courses typically offer students occasions to extend their learning beyond the classroom. Special emphasis is placed on the interaction between Western and non-Western societies. In this advanced course students trace the history of Great Britain from the Glorious Revolution of 1688 to the present, concentrating on cultural history and utilizing a sociopolitical perspective. Themes include the development of capitalism, constitutionalism, industrializm and imperialism, and the impact of the British expressions of these forces on modern globalization.