Undergraduate Bulletin - Loyola Marymount University

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History
Faculty:
Chairperson: John H. Grever, C.F.M.M.
Professors: Michael E. Engh, S.J.,
John H. Grever, C.F.M.M., Lawrence J. Jelinek,
Richard W. Rolfs, S.J., Ernest Sweeney, S.J.,
Joseph S. Tiedemann, Lawrence A. Tritle
Associate Professors: Najwa Al-Qattan, Cara Anzilotti,
Jok Madut Jok,
Assistant Professors: Carla J. Bittel, Constance J.S. Chen,
Suzanne O’Brien, Anthony M. Perron,
Amy Woodson-Boulton
Objectives:
Since history takes all knowledge for its province, it forms
a bridge between all disciplines. To arrive at a fuller
awareness and understanding of the many vital problems
of existence, the Loyola Marymount student requires
history, for without a knowledge of man and his past, no
one can claim to be an educated individual or can hope
to establish perspective and meaning in a course of
studies for life.
History also makes an invaluable contribution to an
understanding of the learning process itself and to the
achievement of “learning goals.” In history, the student
studies evidence, selects relevant materials, searches for
causes and effects, and formulates conclusions. In
studying the past, a person must analyze, synthesize,
evaluate, and interpret evidence. With knowledge of the
historical setting, one can understand and appreciate
one’s own heritage and culture and the cultural
experience of others.
History Student Learning Outcomes
• History students develop an understanding of events,
processes, and patterns in the human experience.
History students should gain an understanding of how
their lives relate to a larger historical process.
• Students should be able to analyze historical texts and
to gain an understanding of the methods used in
interpreting the past, such as criticism of sources, the
definition of historical questions, comparative analysis,
and the diverse perspectives of participants in history.
They will employ evidence to craft arguments about
historical change and analyze the factors that cause
change on local, national, and global scales.
• Students should value the vast range of ways in which
individuals and societies have responded to the
problems confronting them. The insights they have
gained through historical analysis will enrich their lives
as citizens of an interconnected world.
Major Requirements:
Lower Division Requirements:
15 semester hours distributed as follows: HIST 100,
101, 161, 162, and one course selected from HIST 152,
172, 182, and 192. A student must accumulate a C
(2.0) average in the prerequisite courses. In addition, the
Department recommends the study of geography and
foreign languages.
Upper Division Requirements:
24 semester hours in upper division courses.
All major programs must include a course in
historical method (HIST 310 or 330) and at least
one 500-level seminar. The remaining courses are
to be chosen with the approval of the student’s
advisor, and not more than half of the total 24
semester hours may be taken from one of the
following areas: 1) Europe, 2) United States, or
3) Africa, Asia, Latin America and modern Middle
East. An average grade of C (2.0) must be
obtained in the courses included in the major.
Minor Requirements:
21 semester hours. One course must be selected
from HIST 100 or 101; one course from 161 or
162. At least 9 semester hours must be from
upper division course offerings.
The history minor is a flexible program. Aside
from the two lower division course requirements,
students can select any history course as long as
at least three of the remaining five courses are
upper division history courses. However, students
might want to consider selecting courses that
relate to their major and belong to geographical or
thematic units.