The Modern Era Interprets the development of two centers of civilization, Europe and America, within a global context and extends from at least the Age of Enlightenment through the present. For history majors and concentrates. Topics include philosophy of history, important schools of history and historians, and methods of historical research.
Student is encouraged to become a better historian and to identify with historical profession.
For History majors only. Before 1600 Survey course presenting in various forms the origin and development of major political, social, religious, and intellectual institutions in Western Civilization to approximately 1600. For History majors or by instructor's permission. Since 1600 Development of Western civilization from the expansion of Europe to the present, including political, diplomatic, economic, social and cultural areas. Introduces issues and interpretations encountered in upper-level courses.