HIST 5000-801 – Historical Methods: Introduction to the Professional Study of History – Marcia Yonemoto
This course is designed to introduce graduate students in the Department of History to the study of the discipline. Students learn about a wide range of historical methodologies and ideas that have shaped – and continue to shape – our field. We will critically engage and analyze the work of prominent (and lesser known) scholars whose writings reflect important historical themes. We will disagree with some, challenge the methodologies, sources, and argumentation of others, and find inspiration in thinking of new ways to further our own research. One of the course’s main focuses is on writing, analysis, and argumentation, all of which are skills that we will continue to hone throughout the semester. We will also spend time learning about professional aspects of the field, from writing book reviews, to submitting articles to journals, to attending national conferences.
HIST 5012-801 - Graduate Colloquium in European History: Colloq-Europe to 1789 – Paul Hammer
Acquaints students with key works in the literature of European history, and addresses matters of method and interpretation. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Department enforced requisite: admission to the graduate program in history.
HIST 5106-801 – Graduate Colloquium in United States History: United States History since 1865 – Paul Sutter
Students gain an acquaintance with major works in the field and discuss current issues of interpretation and methodology. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours.
HIST 5619-801 – Women in East Asian History – Sungyun Lim
Considers major issues in the history of women in East Asia (China, Korea, Japan) in the 17th through 20th centuries. Focuses on gender roles in Asian family, state, and cultural systems. Topic varies in any given semester. Same as HIST 4619 and WGST 4619.
HIST 6800-801 – Readings in Global History: Global Colonialism – Myles Osborne
Explores various topics, regions, and methods in history and historical writing by utilizing a global/thematic approach. Geared toward graduate students in History, but students from other disciplines with graduate standing may enroll with instructor consent. Topic and content of course will vary depending on instructor. May be repeated up 12 total credit hours.