 | The University of Virginia record April, 1908 |  |
HISTORY.
| Professor Mitchell. | |
| Professor Heatwole. | Professor Page. |
1. Ancient History.—The work in this course, after a brief notice
of the oriental nations, will be concentrated upon Greece and Rome.
In the former, a special study will be made of the Age of Pericles;
in the latter, the corresponding Age of Augustus will be emphasized.
Students who wish General History will be allowed to do advanced
work in this course.
Daily, from 3:30 to 4:30. Professor Heatwole. Cabell Hall,
Room 6.
2. Medieval and Modern History.—After a brief survey of the
Middle Ages, in which the papacy and the Holy Roman Empire will
form the chief topics of discussion, the leading events in the modern
world will be grouped around the Renaissance, the Reformation, and
the French Revolution. Lectures, collateral reading and reports by
members of the class.
Daily, from 12:15 to 1:15. Professor Mitchell. Rotunda, Room 3.
Text-Books.—Schwill's Political History of Modern Europe (Scribners).
As a source-book, Robinson's Readings in European History will
be invaluable to students in this course. A Source-Book for Medieval
History, by Thatcher and McNeal, is likewise recommended.
3. English History.—While the social, economic, and intellectual
factors in the development of the English people will receive attention,
the main emphasis in this course will fall upon the origin and
growth of Parliament, the parent of representatives assemblies in the
modern world. Lectures, collateral readings and reports by members
of class.
Daily, from 10:45 to 11:45. Professor Mitchell. Rotunda, Room 3.
Text-Books.—Tout's Advanced History of Great Britain (Longmans,
Gree & Co.); The following source-books may be recommended: Kendall's
Source-Book for English History (Macmillan); Colby's Selections
from the Sources of English History (Longman); and Lee's Source-Book
of English History.
4. History of the United States.—This course is intended to cover
the general history of the United States. The lectures will deal in
large measure with the economic and social growth of the nation;
and political development.
Daily, from 8:45 to 9:45. Professor Page. Rotunda, Room 3.
Text-Book.—Student should bring Doub's History of the United
States, or any modern text in history.
5. Civil Government in the United States.—In this course, students
will be guided in a study of the structure and working of the Federal,
State, and local governments in the United States. A special effort will
be made to familiarize the student with the literature of political theories,
the growth of political parties, and the present problems of American
government. Instruction will be given by assigned readings, discussions,
and lectures.
Daily, from 9:45 to 10:45. Professor Page. Rotunda, Room 3.
Text-Book.—Students should bring any modern text in government.
| The University of Virginia record April, 1908 | |