Contemporary History Institute Courses
In addition to meeting the degree requirements of their respective departments, Contemporary History Institute students take three core courses in contemporary history. Two of these courses are seminars offered consecutively during the fall and spring semesters of the 51社区 academic year. The third course is an individual tutorial, internship, or elective.
Sample Syllabi
These sample syllabi are intended to provide an example to interested students of the curriculum offered in our program.
Certificate Courses
CH 6010 - Introduction to Contemporary History
Investigates the nature of contemporary history, major philosophical and conceptual approaches, interpretive trends, and methodologies.
Credits: 4.0
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 seminar
Eligible grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
CH 6020 - Issues in Contemporary History
Focuses on contemporary issues with policy implications. Students apply the conceptual and methodological approaches encountered in CH 6010 to selected problems facing current decision-makers.
Credits: 4.0
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 seminar
Eligible grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
CH 6900 - Special Topics in Contemporary History Institute
Specific course content will vary with offering.
Credits: 1.0-15.0
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
Eligible grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
CH 6930 - Special Project in Contemporary History
Individualized study, usually in the form of a one-on-one tutorial with an outside expert, although internships or enrollment in courses at other universities can be used to fulfill this requirement.
Credits: 1.0-6.0
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 8.0 hours.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 independent study
Eligible grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I