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on each other and may be taken singly, are arranged to form a year of
continuous seminary work in mediaeval history. They are meant for
any who have taken course 4a or 4b and wish preparation for research
in this field. A reading knowledge of Latin is required.
5a. Seminary in Mediaeval History. The reading
of some
mediaeval chronicler, with a view to an acquaintance with mediaeval
life and a with mediaeval familiarity Latin. For the year 1899-1900^
chronicler will be Rodulfus Glaber. Fall term. W., 4-6, European
Historical Seminary. Professor Burr.
5b. Palaeography and Diplomatics (the reading
of historical
manuscripts and the interpretation of historical documents, especially
those of the Middle Ages). The course is one of actual study of the
manuscripts and facsimiles in the University's possession. Winter
term. W. , 4-6, European Historical Seminary. Professor Burr.
5c Seminary in Mediaeval History. The critical study of some
author, period, event, or phase of mediaeval history. For the present
year the topic will be : The Genevan Terror and the Earliest Champions
of Tolerance. Spring term. W.,
inary. Professor Burr.
4-6. European Historical Sem
7. Introduction to the Study of History : a seminary, open only
to seniors and graduates and meant especially for training in historical
method, a. History : its scope, its materials, its methods, b. The
sciences auxiliary to history, c. Historical Geography. F., 4-6.
European Historical Seminary. Professor Burr.
[8. Oriental History. Fall term. Susiana, Persia, Media, and
Armenia. Winter term. Arabia and Ethiopia. Spring term. The
Bagdad Caliphate. T., Th., 2, White 6. Professor Schmidt.]
8. Oriental History. Fall term. Syria and Asia Minor. Winter
term. Carthage. Spring term. Assyria and Babylonia. T., Th., 2,
White 6. Professor Schmidt.
See Semitic Languages, Course 8.
B. Modern European History.
13. General History of England. Lectures and examinations on
text-book. M., W., F., 12, Boardman Hall, Room A. Designed
especially for sophomores. Open to sophomores and juniors.
Professor Morse Stephens.
14. General History of Europe from the Commencement of
the 17th Century to the present time. Lectures, essays, and ex
aminations. M.. W., F., 11, Library Lecture Room. Designed
especially for juniors. Open only to those who have had course 13.
A reading knowledge of French or German is required. Professor
Morse Stephens.