History - Oglethorpe University

History from Oglethorpe University is a Campus Bachelor History degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. History bridges the disciplinary perspectives of the humanities and social sciences. At Oglethorpe the causes, experience, and impact of important moments in the past are examined in order to explain, analyze, and assign contemporary significance to the movements and events that have shaped human experience. History courses at Oglethorpe begin where traditional survey courses and textbooks leave off. Rather than simply viewing the parade of events, students consider the origins and implications of events, their impact on our values, assumptions, social relations, and world views. In this spirit students are invited to enter into dialogue with historians past and present. Courses are taught in a seminar format designed to promote lively interchange and informed debate. Reading assignments draw on a wide range of historical methods and traditions, including perspectives from religion, philosophy, art, music, literature, and popular culture as well as politics, economics, and geography. These methods and perspectives inform independent student research. In their individual projects, students develop their own research agendas and learn to master the techniques of historical research. Particular emphasis is placed on presentation ? both written and oral ? of evidence, arguments, and conclusions. Oglethorpe?s location provides many opportunities for creative research as well as internships. The experience and training of Oglethorpe history majors prepares them for postgraduate study in a wide variety of academic disciplines, including history , archaeology, anthropology, politics, international studies, and social work, as well as careers in such fields as education, law, journalism, public relations, art, theology, diplomacy, and public service. Lower-level (100 and 200) courses are especially recommended for freshmen and sophomores; upper-level (300 and 400) courses generally require a research paper, may have prerequisites, and are primarily aimed toward juniors and seniors. Major Students majoring in history are required to take at least nine history courses. These must cover the following geographic areas and time periods (a course can simultaneously satisfy both one area and one time-period requirement): European, United States, and Latin American history; and ancient or medieval (before 1500), early modern (1500-1789), and modern (since 1789) history. In addition, the student must also take one course in Asian Studies, and at least one semester of a foreign language beyond the first-year level, or demonstrate the equivalent proficiency. The degree awarded is the Bachelor of Arts. View more details on Oglethorpe University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related History courses.