2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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HIST 391 Topics in World History
Topics are announced annually. As needed. 3 Hrs.
HIST 392 American Women
Derived from primary sources of women themselves, this study examines the central role of
women in U.S. history. The study focuses on the period 1830 to the present, with particular
attention given to race, region and class. Spring Term, every year. 3 Hrs.
HIST 449 Directed Readings
Independent investigation of a topic through a program of directed readings. There will be an
interpretive paper and oral examination conducted by department members. Open to majors
with a B average in history after departmental approval of the topic. Every term, every year.
Repeatable for a total of 6 Hrs. 1-3 Hrs.
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
HIST 450 Independent Study
Independent investigation of a topic through the writing of a research paper; oral examination
conducted by department members. Open to majors with a B average in history after departmental
approval of the topic or project. Every term, every year. Repeatable for a total of 6 Hrs.
1-3 Hrs.
HIST 495 Masterworks
Masterworks is the History Department's "capstone" course and is required of all history majors.
It is required of senior history majors who will complete their study of history by creating a
serious work of historical scholarship. Each student will complete this work under the personal
guidance of a member of the Queens history faculty and present this work both to the faculty
and to other history students. Prerequisite: senior history major standing, HIST 299 and
permission of the department. Spring Term, every year. 3 Hrs.
HONORS
HONR 110 Freshman Honors Seminar
HONR 110 is designed to introduce first year students to the Honors Program and Honorslevel
work. In this course students will have an opportunity to sharpen analytical and research
skills by investigating a variety of topics that have teased the human mind for centuries. HONR
110 examines a wide ranging set of "history's mysteries" linked by their dependence on extraordinary
claims. Topics may include the Bermuda Triangle, William Shakespeare, the Loch Ness
Monster and the historicity of the Trojan War. Fall Term, every year. 3 Hrs.
HONR 210 Honors Seminar
This course is an interdisciplinary seminar examining significant ideas and methods of inquiry in
the Arts and Sciences. Honors seminars are frequently team-taught, and center on questions
not directly addressed by other College of Arts and Sciences courses. Specific topic varies
from year to year. Topics are announced the term prior to the seminar's being taught. Material is
suitable for sophomore students. Significant levels of reading and writing are required. Course
may be retaken for credit if the course topic is different. Fall Term, Spring, every year.
Repeatable for a total of 9 Hrs. 3 Hrs.