Sample Course Path

Right now, the United States finds itself facing a multitude of issues connected with race and ethnicity. Around the world and across time, other peoples and cultures have confronted these same kinds of issues, even if their particular expression might seem different. This path explores these similarities and such differences in a way that will satisfy major requirements while challenging students to use what they have learned to better understand the world we live in today.

Please note that the courses listed below are only suggestions. Students’ individual selections may vary due to course availability and personal interest. See advisors for questions about specific courses or requirements.

Why It Works

This path concentrates on two regions with close ties in Atlantic World history while also fulfilling the 49 required credits for the major.

These upper division courses would fulfill the 8 credit requirements for pre-1800 history (HIST 380 and HIST 396) and give a student 8 credits each in three fields of study (Latin America, Africa/Middle East, and US).

A HIST 407 research seminar is required of all majors and also counts toward the overall minimum for upper division credits. Note that the topic in this example (United States, 1850–1900) could also count toward the US field requirement, if needed.

Italian merely a suggestion; there are many language options available at UO to fulfill the second language requirement.

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