HIST 397 Themes in European History

The study of a person, event, cultural issue, or other theme during a specific period in European History. Students will delve in depth into the historical context of the topic, gaining a greater understanding of the way that people, ideas, and events can change history or reflect and respond to changes that have already occurred. Through primary and secondary sources, students will consider the issue from different perspectives, developing a greater understanding for the role of the historian as interpreter.