Prerequisites: graduate standing or consent of instructor
Description: Examines a historical theme or issue in ancient and medieval history. Includes readings in primary sources and analysis of research methods. First of a two-quarter sequence in which work begins on a major research paper. Graded In Progress (IP) until HIST 225A and HIST 225B are completed, at which time a final grade is assigned. After completing both HIST 225A and HIST 225B, students may repeat the sequence once for credit; total credit for each course may not exceed 8 units.