Though military topics are naturally pervasive, the course gives much attention to the political, economic, and social dimensions of the war. This is a lecture course, with sections. There will be short papers, a midterm, and a final. In exceptional circumstances and with the permission of a faculty member any student may undertake a rigorous program of independent study designed to explore a subject not currently being taught or to expand upon regular offerings. Independent Study projects may not be used to replace regularly scheduled classes.
Enrollment is open to majors or non-majors.
Mr. Herbert Braun This colloquium is designed to prepare members of the Distinguished Majors Program for researching and writing a fourth-year honors thesis. It will introduce students to the craft of history, its logic, and its methods. Students will read and discuss works on the philosophy of history as well as examples of a wide variety of approaches to history. Reading will average about 150 pages per week and students will write weekly three-page critical essays. There will be no examination.