Aims and Objectives
The History Department prepares students to understand the past with a critical eye towards the many lessons it offers for the present and future.
Faculty in the department encourage students to: heed the past and its lessons, know themselves and their value system, understand the values of others in our diverse global society, and participate in society as responsible citizens.
Objectives include the following: understand the culture of civilizations across the globe (American, World, and Western) from a historical perspective; identify major questions and enduring themes, including values, within and across cultures over time; develop a capacity for critical judgment based on evidence and use of creative and critical thinking displayed through writing, speaking, and listening; and become familiar with various research methodologies that allow for a clearer understanding of the past.
