Problems in British History 321c. The Victorian Age. An interdisciplinary study of the Victorian era in England. Explores the changing political milieu, issues of industrial progress and poverty, the status of men and women in domains such as the home, work, health, education, and philanthropy. Emphasizes critical reading of primary and secondary sources, discussion, and research methods.
Students play a prominent role in leading discussions and undertake a major research paper.
Problems in American History 331c. A History of Women's Voices in America. Research topics focus on the content and form of the writings as they illuminate women's responses to their historical situation. Community in America, 1600-1900. Explores the ideals of community in American history, focusing on change, continuity, and diversity in the social, economic, and cultural realities of community experience.