History

HI 501. PHILOSOPHY AND WRITING OF HISTORY 3 HRS. Designed to acquaint the history major with major historians and their writings from Hereodotus to the present, and make the student aware of methods of research and analysis, bibliography, and source criticism.  Required of undergraduate history majors and of those graduate students who have not had a comparable course at the undergraduate level.

HI 502. FIELD STUDY IN HISTORY 1-3 HRS. (Prerequisite, permission of instructor.) Travel in the United States and abroad to encounter first-hand the history and artifacts of another culture or time period. Visits to historical sites, parks, neighborhoods, and museums are included. Offered annually in conjunction with a related history course (not required), field study courses incur separate expenses beyond tuition.

HI 503. RESEARCH SEMINAR IN HISTORY 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, permission of instructor and senior standing.) In this course, students will complete a research project on an historical topic. The project involves formulating an historical question, then analyzing primary and secondary sources to craft an original argument that situates the topic within relevant historiography.

HI 510. READINGS IN WORLD HISTORY 1-3 HRS. (Prerequisite, consent of instructor.) Involves readings and discussions on selected topics of major historical significance in European and world history.

HI 530.  SANTA FE TRAIL SYMPOSIUM 1-2 HRS.  For one hour, students will attend conference style sessions and trail trips in conjunction with the Santa Fe Trail Association.  Location varies, alternating years between the Rendezvous in Kansaas and the symposium that is held at some designated trail site.  For additional credit hours the students will do additional research and writing components.

HI 540. READINGS IN U.S. HISTORY 1-3 HRS. (Prerequisite, consent of instructor.) Involves readings and discussions on selected topics of major historical significance in U.S. history.

HI 550. CONSTITUTIONAL HISTORY 3 HRS. The development of constitutional government in the United States from principles incorporated in the colonial charters to the consitutional breakdown of the Civil War. Consent of instructor required.

HI 590. INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC HISTORY 3 HRS. Explores the historical profession as practiced outside the classroom, focusing on the career opportunities within public history and their various methodologies and skills. Special attention will be paid to the importance of historical memory and how people use it.

HI 591. LOCAL HISTORY 3 HRS. An investigation of historical memory in communities, where students explore various aspects of local history using appropriate research techniques and methods on diverse sources such as architecture, rituals, local heroes, or customs. Designed for students going into public history.

HI 592. ARCHIVAL MANAGEMENT 3 HRS. (Prerequisites, HI 590, Introduction to Public History.) An introduction to the principles, skills, and theory of archival management, including digitization and preservation, which can be applied in a wide variety of settings such as libraries, museums, and corporations to documents, artwork, and artifacts. Designed for students going into public history. Consent of instructor required.

HI 593. MUSEUM INTERNSHIP 1-3 HRS. (Prerequisite, HI 590, Introduction to Public History.) A hands-on experience for senior history majors interested in public history. The faculty supervisor and student will discuss goals and specific skills, then the student will intern in a museum or historic site for 120 hours and complete at least one project demonstrating mastery of these objectives. Consent of instructor required.

HI 594. ARCHIVAL INTERNSHIP 1-3 HRS. (Prerequisite, HI 590, Introduction to Public History.) A hands-on experience for senior history majors interested in public history. The faculty supervisor and student will discuss goals and specific skills, then the student will intern at an archive for 120 hours and complete at least one project demonstrating mastery of these objectives. Consent of instructor required.

HI 595.  PRESERVING THE PAST THROUGH PERFORMANCE 1-3 HRS.  Introduces the methodologies which lead to successful first person Chautauqua-style historic interpretation.  Students will select a historic personage or composite character, research the person and historical context, create a script, and perform for classmates.  Additional credit will involve further research, gaining enough confidence to take questions in character and as a scholar, and developing a study guide.

HI 710. READINGS IN WORLD HISTORY 1-3 HRS. Selected main events, trends, and interpretations in World history will be examined through readings, reports, and discussion. Designed to introduce the important literature on significant historical topics.

HI 740. READINGS IN U.S. HISTORY 1-3 HRS. Selected main events, trends, and interpretations in American history will be examined through readings, reports, and discussion. Designed to introduce the important literature on significant historical topics.

HI 790. DIRECTED READINGS I 1-3 HRS. Special research problem or readings on a topic initiated by the student and approved by the instructor. Consent of instructor required.

HI 791. DIRECTED READINGS II 1-3 HRS. Special research problems or readings on a topic initiated by the student and approved by the instructor. Consent of instructor required.

HI 815. RESEARCH SEMINAR 3 HRS. Designed to give graduate students experience in conducting research in history. Required for those graduate students concentrating in American or World history who are pursuing the 36-hour master's program.

HI 890. THESIS, M.A. 1-6 HRS. Candidaates for the Master of Arts in History will enroll for this course and be assigned by the Graduate Committee of the department to an appropriate member of the department faculty for guidance.

HI 891. ARCHIVAL INTERNSHIP 3-6 HRS. (Prerequisite, permission to enroll must be approved by program adviser no later than three months prior to the time actual work is to begin.) Supervised archival or museum experience at selected centers. Students are expected to live in the area of the museum or archive where work is conducted.

HI 892. MUSEUM INTERNSHIP 3-6 HRS. (Prerequisite, HI 590 Introduction to Public History.) A hands-on experience for senior history majors interested in public history. The faculty supervisor and student will discuss goals and specific skills, then the student will intern in a museum or historic site for 120 hours and complete at least one project demonstrating mastery of these objectives. Consent of instructor required.

HI 893. GTA TRAINING SEMINAR 1 HR. (Prerequisite, for History MA students only.) Explores issues related to college-level instruction at ESU concerning classroom responsibilities, grading, and evaluating student performance. For new Graduate Teaching Assistants in the History M.A. program.

Last Updated May 7, 2007