Undergraduate Studies
The 100-level classes provide survey coverage of the broad fields of history (e.g., United States, European, and world history and civilization). They are often the first exposure that undergraduates have to the general problems of interpreting texts and developing historical arguments. Most 100-level classes draw large enrollments, and can either employ teaching assistants to conduct small discussion sections, or graders, whose primary duty is to evaluate student work by marking papers, but who can be asked to do more as agreed upon by the professor and the grader(s). Typically classes on this level are suitable for general education listing. They have no prerequisites and should be accessible to both non-majors and majors. Such courses may serve faculty as a means of recruiting students for further coursework in their particular fields.
READING: Most instructors of 100-level courses assign readings from textbooks (if a suitable text is available) as well as a range of supplementary readings that may include both primary and secondary source material. Weekly assignments consist typically of approximately 100 pages divided among texts, secondary readings, and primary source materials.
STUDENT WRITING: At least 8-10 pages (standard font, double-spaced, with references), excluding exams.
EXAMS: Typically a midterm and a final exam.
PARTICIPATION: In the hope of promoting active learning, the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee recommends that section participation count at least 10% toward the final grade.