Undergraduate Course Catalog 2006-2007
University of New Hampshire at Manchester
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History
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The study of history is an essential element of a liberal education.
The history major provides both an awareness of the past, and the tools
to evaluate and express one’s knowledge. Study of the past gives
meaning to the present. It increases our understanding of the
political, social, economic, and cultural forces that influence our
lives. It opens a collective memory to us-of our community, our nation,
the Western world, and the human race itself.
The student who majors in history will have the opportunity to study
the breadth of human experience and will acquire the skills in critical
reading and writing which form the foundation of the educated life.
Students of history learn to analyze conflicting evidence, to find
cause and effect, to express themselves effectively, and to ask
relevant questions. Through careful observation and evaluation of
information they seek explanations for human events. The study of
history may include all of human culture and society and provides
tremendous latitude in the subjects which may be studied. The
interdisciplinary nature of the field makes it a natural focus for
study which may encompass a variety of other fields.
Students majoring in history must complete ten 4-credit history courses
or their equivalent with a grade of C- or better, and an overall
average in these courses of 2.0 or better.
History majors are urged to complete HIST 500 in the semester following
the major declaration and HIST 797 during the senior year. In addition,
a major must take at least 8 courses of which a minimum of 3 must be at
the 600-level or above. Only one 695/ 696 independent study course may
be used to fulfill the 600 level requirement, and no more than 2
independent studies may be used toward the ten-course requirement. No
more than two 400 level courses may be counted toward the major. The
program must be planned in consultation with an adviser.
The distribution of required courses for the major is as follows:
HIST 500, Introduction to Historical Thinking
Approved area of specialization
4 courses numbered 500 and above centered around a nation, region, time
period or interdisciplinary theme. Two of these courses may be taken in
another department with the approval of the student’s adviser.
Complimentary history courses-at least three history courses from outside the area of specialization.
History elective may be a history course from the area of specialization or complementary area.
HIST 797, Colloquium in History
A particular feature of the history program at UNH Manchester is the
opportunity to do internships for academic credit. These internships,
which enable students to work in museums, historical societies,
government agencies, archives, and in other institutional settings, may
be arranged with the help of the faculty.
A typical freshman program consists of at least two history courses
(Introduction to Historical Thinking, Western Civilization, Historical
Survey of American Civilization); Freshman English; three to five
general education requirements; and electives.
For more information about the history program, e-mail Professor John Resch, program coordinator, at jpr@cisunix.unh.edu, or contact the UNH Manchester Office of Admissions at (603) 641-4150 or by e-mail to unhm.admissions@unh.edu.
