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"History is to the nation as memory is to the individual. As persons deprived of memory become disoriented and lost, not knowing where they have been and where they are going, so a nation denied a conception of the past will be disabled in dealing with its present and its future."
—Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., historian and author of "The Cycles of History."
"Contrary to conventional wisdom, a history degree is practical. Yesterday's history informs today's news ... which becomes tomorrow's history. Those with a knowledge of history can understand current events in a broader context and respond to them more thoughtfully."
—Rick Steves, travel writer and author of "Travel as a Political Act."
Ohio Wesleyan offers a broad range of U.S., European, Pacific Asian, and Latin American history courses. You have a great deal of creativity and flexibility in designing a program that suits your personal and historical interests, whether by taking listed courses or pursuing independent studies with individual faculty.
In addition to learning about the past from a variety of perspectives, you also develop strengths in research, analysis, writing, and speaking – skills necessary and valuable to any future career, whether in education, government, business, publishing, journalism, the legal profession or public history. For more ideas and information click here.
The History major provides both breadth and depth of historical knowledge with ample flexibility. You select ten courses -- at least two each from the three departmental areas (U.S., Europe, and Pacific Asia, the Middle East, or Latin America). The ten classes you choose have to include a topics seminar and a pre-modern course (see the department for a list). Finally, all majors have to complete HIST 250 (Historical Inquiry). For more details, please click on the tab below, consult the course catalog, or contact the History Department.
The history major for teachers offers those interested in middle or high school education the opportunity to study history and qualify for licensure in integrated social studies (Grades 7-12). Students complete eight courses, with two each from the three departmental areas (U.S., Europe, and Pacific Asia, the Middle East, or Latin America). They also take all requisite professional education courses (including student teaching) and meet other state requirements.
The history minor makes it possible to balance an interest in history with another major. Students complete five courses from at least two of the three departmental areas (U.S. Europe, and Pacific Asia, the Middle East, or Latin America).
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Professor Chen says, "Pacific Asia is part of the world. To study Pacific Asia, therefore, is to better understand the world."
Professor Flamm says, "I love teaching and writing about recent U.S. history because it provides us with the context and perspective we need to become more engaged citizens and better understand the world around us."
Professor Terzian says, "As a lawyer and legal historian, I love integrating U.S. constitutional history into my classes to assist U.S. students in becoming better informed citizens and to provide non-U.S. students with a comparative knowledge."
Professor Baskes says, "Teaching the history of Latin America is rewarding because students are awakened to its fascinating past, which is essential for those hoping to understand the region in modern times."
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