History

Subject abbreviations: HISA, HISE, HIST College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

Kiril Tomoff, Ph.D., Chair Department Office, 1212 Humanities and Social Sciences

• (951) 827-5401; history.ucr.edu

Professors James P. Brennan, Ph.D. Lucille Chia, Ph.D. Thomas Cogswell, Ph.D. Ann E. Goldberg, Ph.D. Piotr S. Górecki, Ph.D. Steven W. Hackel, Ph.D. Randolph C. Head, Ph.D. Georg B. Michels, Ph.D. Robert W. Patch, Ph.D. Michele R. Salzman, Ph.D. Kiril Tomoff, Ph.D. Clifford E. Trafzer, Ph.D. Rupert Costo Chair in American Indian Affairs Professors Emeriti Kenneth D. Barkin, Ph.D. Carlos E. Cortés, Ph.D. VP Franklin, Ph.D. Ray A. Kea, Ph.D. Dale V. Kent, Ph.D. Van L. Perkins, Ph.D. Roger L. Ransom, Ph.D. Norman Ravitch, Ph.D. P. Sterling Stuckey, Ph.D. Mack E. Thompson, Ph.D. Ronald C. Tobey, Ph.D. Irwin M. Wall, Ph.D. Charles Wetherell, Ph.D. Associate Professors Lynda S. Bell, Ph.D. David A. Biggs, Ph.D. Charles Denver Graninger, Ph.D. Jonathan P. Eacott, Ph.D Catherine Gudis, Ph.D. Alexander B. Haskell, Ph.D. Jennifer Hughes, Ph.D. Rebecca Kugel, Ph.D. Juliette Levy, Ph.D. Brian D. Lloyd, Ph.D. Molly McGarry, Ph.D. Dana Simmons, Ph.D Devra A. Weber, Ph.D. Fariba Zarinebaf, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Ademide Adelusi-Adeluyi, Ph.D. Megan Asaka, Ph.D. Jody A. Benjamin, Ph.D. Alejandra Dubcovsky, Ph.D. Natasha McPherson, Ph.D.

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Lecturer Emeritus Robert B. Herschler, M.A.

History plays a central role in general education for all undergraduate students. History stresses an understanding of changes that take place in society over time. It also provides a meaning to the past that has many implications for the future. Since we learn from experience, through history we can greatly broaden our learning through the experience of others, removed in time and distant in space from our immediate world. The study of history is as useful as it is fascinating. History majors develop an ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing, and the capacity to think clearly and analytically. Whatever one’s goals, it makes good sense to include history in any degree program.

History/Administrative Studies Major

The History/Administrative Studies major is designed to combine the discipline of History, with its emphasis on changes in society over time, with the study of administrative behav- ior, the development of public policy, and the tools of decision making. The addition of an Administrative Studies component provides History majors with analytical administrative skills as well as familiarity with the theories and policies of public administration. The concepts of organizational behavior and decision making, when combined with the perspectives provided through the History major, ought to be of par- ticular value to those planning to enter careers in business; federal, state, or local levels of public or private administration; government work or to those planning to attend a profes- sional school of administration or to those utilizing the major in a variety of positions in the public or private sector. (See also the Public History Program, which outlines public sector careers in History.)

History/Law and Society Major

The History/Law and Society major is designed to offer students the opportunity to combine the study of history, with its emphasis on the changes over time in society, politics, the economy, and culture, with the study of legal and law-like relationships and institutions. The coherent series of courses included in this ma- jor ought to be of particular value to those in- tending to study law or to enter other graduate fields as well as to those planning professional careers in government, public administration, business, or other areas where the relationship between history and the law is of significance.

Many students planning graduate work find history an excellent preparation for professional schools such as law and business administra- tion. For those planning a legal career, a strong background in Western institutions and values can be obtained in a variety of courses in the department. And, of course, a major in history prepares the student for graduate study in this field as well as a broad range of general careers in business, government work and foreign affairs that ask for written and verbal skills developed in the major.

See Undergraduate Studies section.

See College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sci- ences, Colleges and Programs section.

The History Department offers B.A. degrees in History, History/Administrative Studies, and History/Law and Society.

Change of Major Students switching to the History Major must have completed two History courses with a grade of “C” or better. Students switching to the History/Administrative Studies, or the History/Law and Society Major must have completed three History courses with a grade of “C” or better. Advanced Placement units earned can be applied towards one course when determining major change eligibility.

History Major

The major requirements for the B.A. degree in History are as follows:

• 1. Lower-division requirements (12 units)

• a) one world history course

• b) HIST 99W (with at least a grade of “C”)

• c) one elective History course

• 2. Upper-division requirements (40 units)

• a) Twenty-eight (28) units of upper-division

history courses, with at least three courses in one area of concentration from the following fields:

Ancient and Medieval

Europe

United States

Latin America

Asia, Africa, and the Middle East

• b) Twelve (12) units of HIST 197, Research

for Undergraduates, with at least one course in the student’s area of concentra- tion.

Students must take at least one course in three fields outside the area of concentration.

Students who choose United States as their area of concentration are strongly advised to take HIST 017A, HIST 017B as preparation for upper-division courses in American history.

Lower-division courses taken elsewhere may be counted toward the lower-division requirement, and advance placement units earned in high school may count toward its fulfillment as well. Please consult with the academic advisors for further details.

Each History major is urged to consult with the academic advisors for quarterly advising and to meet with the Undergraduate Advisor at least one time each year. Appointments can be made through the academic advisors.

History/Administrative Studies Major

The major requirements for the B.A. degree in History/Administrative Studies are as follows:

History requirements (52 units): All requirements for the B.A. in History 309 / Programs and Courses

B.A. degree in History/Law and Society are as follows:

• 1. History requirements (52 units):

All requirements for the B.A. in History

• 2. Law and Society requirements (36 units)

• a) PHIL 007 or PHIL 007H

• b) LWSO 100 (with a grade of “C” or better)

• c) One course chosen from POSC 114,

PSYC 012, SOC 004 (or equivalent course in research methods)

• d) Three courses chosen from ANTH 127,

ECON 119, HISE 153, PHIL 165, POSC 167, PSYC 175, SOC 159

• e) Two courses chosen from ENSC 174,

HISA 120A, HISA 120B, HISE 123, LWSO 175 (E-Z), PHIL 164, POSC 111, POSC 166, POSC 168, POSC 186, SOC 147, SOC 149, SOC 180

• f) LWSO 193, Senior Seminar

Note For sections 2.d) and 2.e) combined, not more than two courses may be taken from the same department. In filling the dual requirements of the major, students may not count more than two courses toward both parts of their total requirements (History requirements and Law and Society requirements). The History courses that may fill the dual requirements include HISE 153 (History of the Common Law), and HISA 120A and HISA 120B (The Supreme Court and the Constitution).

The History Department also offers a minor in History. In order to receive a minor, students must take 28 units (seven courses), including

• 1. At least one World History course and at least

one other lower-division course.

• 2. At least three courses in one of the following

areas of concentration:

Ancient and Medieval

Europe

United States

Latin America

Asia, Africa, and the Middle East

History of Science and Technology

• 3. At least two courses from two of the above

fields, one in each.

Students who choose United States as their area of concentration are strongly advised to take HIST 017A, HIST 017B as preparation for upper-division courses in American history.

Lower-division courses taken elsewhere may be counted toward the lower-division requirement, and advance placement units earned in high school may count toward its fulfillment as well. Please consult with the academic advisors for further details.

Students undertaking a minor in History are urged to consult with the academic advisors for quarterly advising and meet with the undergraduate advisor at least once a year. Appointments can be made through the academic advisors. See Minors under the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences in the Colleges and Programs section of this catalog for additional information on minors.

The EAP is an excellent opportunity to travel and learn more about another country and its culture while taking courses to earn units toward graduation. Students should plan study abroad well in advance to ensure that the courses taken fit with their overall program at UCR. Consult the departmental student affairs officer for assistance. For further details, visit Study Abroad Programs at ea.ucr.edu or call

• (951) 827-4113.

See Education Abroad Program in the Educational Opportunities section of this catalog. A list of participating countries is found under Education Abroad Program in the Programs and Courses section. Search for programs by specific areas at uc.eap.ucop.edu.