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The Historical Studies curriculum offers courses that acquaint students with the various methods of historical study, provide them with a broad range of the major themes of human history, and give them the opportunity to propose and implement their own research projects.

Designed to help students develop careful, thoughtful self-expression, particularly in written form, the curriculum is composed of courses of increasing difficulty, progressing from introductory and intermediate courses to seminars and finally to the History Seminar in which each student writes a seior thesis.  The History Seminar in which each student writes a senior thesis.  The History Seminar seves as a forum for students to discuss their individual research interests and experience with their colleagues.