History Department Minors

History Minor

PEAKS | Social Science & History |

The minor in history provides an introduction to historical inquiry and methodology, as well as a foundation in the histories of at least two regions of the world.

The minor consists 16 credits to include:

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Critical Thinking
  • Analytical Reasoning
  • Problem Solving
  • Written Communication

Associated Minors

Asian Studies Minor

PEAKS | Humanities & Fine Arts | Social Science & History |

Home to over half of the world's population, Asia is a region of immeasurable significance to contemporary global society. The Asian Studies minor allows students to pursue a course of study that includes a variety of regional emphases across East, Southeast, and South Asia and disciplinary perspectives across English, Philosophy and Religion, History, and Political Economy. The minor consists of at least 16 credits.

This minor qualifies for either the Fine Arts & Humanities or the Social Science & History PEAK.

With approval of the Asian Studies faculty, students who complete study abroad coursework can appeal to substitute credits in the Humanities and Social Science from other disciplines not listed above.

Students are also encouraged to study abroad in Asia through internationally recognized programs or College of Idaho study tours. Credits from ASN-designated courses that include study tours to Asia are distributed according to the sponsoring discipline of the participating faculty. For example, a six-credit ASN course that includes Religion and Political Economy will count as three credits toward each discipline.

This minor requires 16 credits.

Humanities & Fine Arts PEAK

Social Science & History PEAK

*For ASN-494 Independent Study minors must expand a paper they have written for one of their ASN-related courses. These "starred papers" will be graded on a pass/fail basis by the faculty member who originally supervised the project and should constitute a polished piece of work that serves as the student's highest achievement in the minor.

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Critical Thinking
  • Analytical Reasoning
  • Problem Solving
  • Written Communication
  • Acquire a basic familiarity with major traditions and themes in the study of Asia across at least three disciplines
  • Think comparatively about at least three different regions of Asia
  • Demonstrate an ability to write thoughfully and persuasively about Asia's diverse cultures and history

British Studies Minor

PEAKS | Humanities & Fine Arts | Social Science & History |

The British Studies Minor is an interdisciplinary exploration of British society and culture. Any student interested in developing a rich perspective on the history, politics, and creative expressions of the British Isles through multiple disciplines will find the British Studies minor rewarding. The British studies minor allows students to choose from a wide variety of courses embedded in disciplines which have traditionally been engaged in fruitful dialogue with each other, thus enabling students to explore meaningful and complex connections between fields of study.

This minor qualifies for either the Fine Arts & Humanities or Social Science & History PEAK. Additionally, students need to complete a starred paper in the PEAK for which they are seeking credit.

Students are encouraged to undertake overseas studies such as The College of Idaho IND-307 course or the opportunities offered College of Idaho students to study in Northern Ireland.

This minor requires 15-18 credits. Students may choose from these courses in the following disciplines. Courses marked with an asterix (*) have a research-intensive component.

Humanities & Fine Arts PEAK

Social Science & History PEAK

*For a "starred papers" students must expand a paper they have written for one of their British Studies related courses. These will be graded on a pass/fail basis by the faculty member who originally supervised the project and should constitute a polished piece of work that serves as the student's highest achievement in the minor.

Prerequisite note: students must take at least one ENG-299T course before enrolling in a 300-level course in British literature.)

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Critical Thinking
  • Analytical Writing
  • Problem Solving
  • Written Communication
  • Demonstrate an understanding of how historical and cultural contexts of the British Isles inform and influence specific events or creative expressions
  • Demonstrate an understanding of what areas and forms of inquiry are considered meaningful in British Studies through framing relevant research questions.
  • Analyze and apply pertinent scholarship on British history, literature, or music

Classics Minor

PEAKS | Social Science & History |

The minor in classics combines academic work in the histories, languages, literatures, and cultures of the ancient Mediterranean world.

The minor consists of 15 credits, to include:

Latin American Studies Minor

PEAKS | Social Science & History |

Latin America is a region composed of over twenty nations that have played a critical role in shaping the history of the modern world. Today, the region is home to over half a billion people who are the descendents of American Indians, Europeans, Africans, Asians, and Middle-Easterners. Economically and politically, Latin America is intimately tied to the United States and is significant to contemporary global society. The Latin American Studies program in the Social Sciences and History PEAK encourages students to broaden their knowledge of the complex and diverse cultures and history of Latin America through an interdisciplinary approach that integrates Anthropology and History. This approach allows students to examine various themes that encompass and expand upon these disciplines and encourages the exploration of contemporary and historical social, cultural, economic, and political trends.

Although it is not required, students are encouraged to select an advisor who will guide the student's choice of courses toward a diverse experience in the minor. Overseas study immersion experiences are strongly encouraged, as is involvement in the local Latino/a community through internships or volunteer experiences. Students are strongly encouraged to complete 12 of the 16 credits required before the semester of their graduation.

*Six weeks before graduation, students will submit a portfolio of relevant work completed, such as exams and papers. In around 1000, but no more than 1500 words, students will complete an assessment of the most important academic lessons learned and skills acquired during their course of study. The evaluation must also provide an overview of the strengths and weaknesses of the LAS PEAK. The portfolio will not be graded but it is required for completion of the minor.

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Critical Thinking
  • Analytical Reasoning
  • Problem Solving
  • Written Communication
  • Additionally, students completing the Latin American Studies Minor will:
    • Develop broad knowledge of the diverse cultures and history of Latin America
    • Have opportunities to explore contemporary and historical social, cultural, economic, and political trends of Latin America
    • Familiarize themselves with basic anthropological and historical approaches and methods regarding the study of Latin America
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