Undergraduate > History Interdisciplinary Programs
History, Literature, and the Arts | History, Science, and Medicine | Public History/Public Service | History and the Law
The four History Interdisciplinary Programs (HIPs) include substantial coursework outside of the History Department. They are designed for students whose interests range across different areas and for those who want to study subjects in the arts, literature and the sciences from a historical perspective. Students in History Interdisciplinary Programs must work closely with their faculty advisors to design a study plan that both fulfills all the requirements for an A.B. in History (listed on p. 5 above) and also includes the coursework described below. Students must also get formal approval of their study plans in advance from their faculty advisors.
Gateway Course (one course)—This course introduces students to their chosen area.
Methodological Cluster(three courses)—This cluster acquaints students with the methods that historians employ, and especially, with how historians draw upon other disciplines for important tools of research and modes of analysis. Students must get approval in advance from their advisors for the three courses they choose to satisfy this requirement.
Geographic Cluster (four courses)—Students select a geographic region and complete four courses in that area. Examples of geographic clusters are Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Russia, Britain, Continental Europe, Latin America, or North America.
Interdisciplinary Cluster(four courses)—These courses, taken outside the department, introduce students to the methods and approaches of another discipline appropriate for the interdisciplinary study of history. Students must get approval in advance from their advisors for the four courses they choose to satisfy this requirement. Courses in the Interdisciplinary Cluster do not fulfill any of the other requirements for a History major.
History, Literature, and the Arts
Faculty Coordinator: Peter Stansky (Aut), Carolyn Lougee Chappell (Win/Spr)
The History, Literature, and the Arts (HLA) track is designed for the student who wishes to complement his or her work in history with study in literature, particularly in a foreign language. For the purposes of this major, literature is defined broadly, including art, drama, films and poetry, memoirs and autobiography, novels, as well as canonical works of philosophy and political science. It appeals to students who are interested in studying literature primarily in its historical context, or who want to focus on both the literature and history of a specific geographical area while also learning the language of that area.
Gateway Course— History 239E, History, Literature, and the Arts, gives students a broad introduction to the study of literary texts in history. This course is required of all HLA track students and will be offered Autumn, 2007.
Methodological Cluster— These History courses teach students how historians, in particular, analyze literary texts and other forms of cultural production as documentary sources. The courses approved for this requirement are listed on this brochure.
Geographic Cluster—Students select four History courses in one of the following geographic areas: Europe, Britain and the countries of the former British Empire, Asia, North America, Latin America Middle East, or Africa. These four courses must be taken in addition to the methodological courses required above.
Interdisciplinary Cluster— These four courses, taken outside the Department of History, must address the arts and literature, broadly defined, of the area chosen for the geographic concentration. Students must submit a course syllabus for approval.
General Requirements: Students must also fulfill all requirements of the History Major as spelled out in the History Major’s Handbook. These include: a Sources & Methods seminar, two 200-level courses, one other small group class, and, the writing-in-the-major (WIM) requirement.
Major Proposals must be approved in advance by one's faculty advisor. Substitutions must also be approved by the advisor.
To inquire about which courses are applicable to the History, Literature, and the Arts methodology cluster, please see Margo Richardson, Undergraduate Student Services Officer, in the main History office.
History, Science, and Medicine
Faculty Coordinator: Jessica Riskin
The History, Science and Medicine track is a collaboration of the Department of History and the Program in the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology. The major is designed for students interested in both sciences and humanities, and in the interactions between the two. It is also especially useful for students considering medical school, since it allows them to study the history of medicine, biology, and allied sciences in conjunction with fulfilling the pre-med science requirements.
The student’s advisor must approve his/her choice of courses for each cluster.
Gateway Course—History 232F: The Scientific Revolution (formerly History 213) is the Gateway course for the 2007-2008 academic year. History 232F will be offered winter quarter 2007 by Professor Jessica Riskin.
Methodological Cluster—Three additional History courses focusing on the history of science, technology, and medicine. Students should check with Margo Richardson, the courses approved for this requirement are listed on this brochure.
Geographic Cluster—Four courses in a given geographic area (for example, North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, or Africa). Students may use courses in the history of science, technology, and medicine with a geographic focus to fulfill this requirement but may not double-count these for the methodological cluster.
Interdisciplinary Cluster—Four courses in scientific disciplines and/or in philosophy of science, anthropology of science or sociology of science. These courses require faculty advisor approval.
General Requirements: Like all history majors, students in this interdisciplinary track must complete a Sources & Methods seminar, two 200-level courses, one additional small-group class, and the writing-in-the-major (WIM) requirement.
Public History/Public Service
Faculty Coordinator: Al Camarillo
The Public History/Public Service (PH/PS) interdisciplinary history track is designed for students who wish to include in their course of study the application of historical study in:
1. Public settings such as museums and heritage sites, national and state parks, public agencies, and private foundations, and
2.Public service settings in nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and educational institutions. PH/PS majors enroll in a gateway course on Public History and in History department courses that provide a geographic concentration. In addition, students consult with the PH/PS faculty coordinator to select a cluster of service-learning courses, listed annually by the Hass Center for Public Service, that provide interdisciplinary and methodological perspectives on public service. PH/PS majors must also complete an internship through a regularly offered service-learning course or through a summer internship or fellowship. Many public history opportunities are available on and off campus.
Gateway Course: History 201, Public Service through Public History, will provide a broad exposure to students about the types of public history practiced in various venues (e.g., museums, historical sites, parks, non-profit organizations including local historical societies). This gateway course will also introduce students to the challenges and controversies faced by practitioners of Public History. This course will be taught in Autumn quarter, 2007.
Geographical Cluster—Students select four History courses in one geographic area, such as the United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Middle East, or Africa. The faculty coordinator must pre-
approve all courses in this cluster.
Interdisciplinary Cluster—Students select four courses from outside the History department drawn from the annual listing of service-learning and theory/practice courses provided by the Haas Center for Public Service. The faculty coordinator must pre-approve all courses in this cluster.
Methodological Cluster—Students must enroll in one Sources and Methods course and one additional 200-level small group course.
Public Service/Service-learning Internship—Students must engage in at least a one quarter internship through a service-learning course or through a full-time public service or public history summer internship or fellowship. This internship will be developed with the guidance of the PH/PS Faculty coordinator.
General Requirements:All History majors must complete a minimum of 12 courses and 58 units. The Writing in the Major (WIM) requirement must be completed in a History department WIM-designated course or by writing an honors thesis.
History and the Law
Faculty Coordinator: Jack Rakove
The History and Law (HL) interdisciplinary history track is designed for students who wish to explore the intersections between historical and legal studies. The HL curriculum will focus on the role of legal institutions, policies, and structures in various societies. Students will enroll in at least three History Department courses that focus on issues of law in civil societies and four courses that provide a geographic concentration. In addition, students will enroll in five courses outside History that provide disciplinary and/or interdisciplinary perspectives on the role of law in shaping societies.
Core Courses (3 courses): Students will enroll in at least three History Department courses (including courses outside History taught by faculty affiliated with the Department) that focus on how law, policies, constitutions, and legal structures affect the development of various societies. Courses approved for this requirement are listed in this brochure.
Geographical Cluster: Students will select five History courses in one geographic area. Examples include: United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Middle East, or Africa. The faculty coordinator must pre-approve all courses in this cluster.
Interdisciplinary Cluster: Students will select four courses from outside the History Department including, but not limited to, courses offered in the School of Law and the School of Education. The faculty coordinator must pre-approve all courses in this cluster.
Small Group Requirements: Students must enroll in one Sources and Methods course and at least two 200-level small group courses while completing the three Core Courses and the five-course Geographical Cluster. The Writing in the Major (WIM) requirement must be completed in a History Department WIM-designated course.
To inquire about which courses are applicable to the History and the Law, please see Margo Richardson, Undergraduate Student Services Officer, in the main History office.