One goal of this course is to draw comparisons with other societies facing similar processes of adaptation to change. A prior global history course or previous study of a non-Western region's history is helpful but not necessary. Class Assignments and Grading Class assignments and grading will be outlined in the course syllabus. This is the required senior writing course for majors and minors in the History and Science program. Majors take two quarters of HIST 490 to produce a thesis.
Minors take one quarter and write a shorter essay.
Recommended Preparation HIST 390 or instructor's permission required. Class Assignments and Grading Class assignments and grading will be outlined in the course syllabus. Grading Percentages To be announced. Required Reading To be announced. Last modified 19 May 2000.