Selected topics in American history from the age of colonization to the contemporary period. Selected topics in European history since 1500. May be repeated for credit with a change of topic. Fulfills the seminar requirement for English or History majors. An advanced study assuming general familiarity with American history and literature and requiring interdisciplinary research.
Specific topics vary from semester to semester.
Students should have a basic foundation in United States history and have completed HIS 200. May be repeated for credit with a change of focus. The colloquium is an in-depth reading course in selected areas of European history since 1500. Specific topics vary. Students should have had a basic survey in modern Europe and have completed HIS 200.