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 History
Professor Pankratz,
Chair
Professor Fahy
Associate Professor deSyon
Assistant Professors Kiddy
and Serlin
| 100 Level Courses |
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| 200 Level Courses |
| 300 Level Courses |
| 400 Level Courses |
| General
statements about course levels: 100 are introductory courses;
200 are courses intended for upperclass students and freshmen
with instructor’s permission, no prerequisites; 300 are
seminars for upperclass students, prerequisite 100- or 200-level
course (or department permission); and 400 are senior seminars,
primarily for senior concentrators. |
The study of history offers the liberal arts student
a fundamental cultural background that is essential in today’s
global world. The history department is committed to expanding the
intellectual and cultural dimensions of concentrators as well as
non-concentrators. Every student benefits from understanding the
analysis of history and culture through insightful inquiry and critical
analysis.
The work in the department is organized to:
- Introduce the general studies student to the discipline of
history within its liberal arts tradition.
- Prepare the concentrators for graduate study in history.
- Prepare students for special graduate programs in law, theology,
library science, teaching, and business.
- Develop history as part of the liberal arts tradition for those
who advance into a number of varied careers.
Former Albright history concentrators have gone
on to achieve in all of the above diverse areas.
History concentrators select one course from
101, 122, 133, and one from 151, 152, or 153. Concentrators should
select six courses from all other offerings. From these six courses,
two courses should be in European history, two should be from American
history, and one from African, Asian, or Latin American history.
The sixth course would be the student’s choice. At least two
of these six courses should be at the 300 level. History concentrators
must take two senior seminars, 493 & 494. In addition, either
three related courses or three more history courses are required.
Students will select these three courses based upon individual needs
and interest and in consultation with department advisers. Courses
in art history, education, economics, political science, philosophy,
sociology, or religious studies are examples of related disciplines.
Students interested in the American Civilization
Program should refer to the description under Interdisciplinary
Areas of Concentration, and consult with Dr.
John Pankratz, director of American studies. Those interested
in a pre-law program with a concentration in history or a teacher
certification (elementary or secondary levels) in social studies
should consult with the department chair. In particular, teacher
certification must be planned carefully to fulfill all the mandated
state requirements. Early consultation with the education chair
is necessary.
Students in a combined program in history take
one course from 101, 122, and 133; one course from 151, 152, and
153; four courses selected in consultation with the adviser; and
one 400-level seminar. Two of the four courses selected with the
adviser should be in European history or in Asian, African or Latin
American history, and the remaining two should be in American history
or in Asian, African or Latin American history. At least one of
these four courses should be at the 300-level.
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