Welcome to History at Haverford
History is one of the core liberal arts disciplines. The department is dedicated to the idea that an understanding of the past is essential to a free and enlightened citizenry. The study of history, consequently, forms a cornerstone of the liberal arts education offered at Haverford. Students in history have the opportunity to work closely with respected faculty who are engaged in exciting research.
The discipline of history cultivates a method of analysis that focuses on the contexts within which people have lived and tried to make sense of the world around them. Concentrating on the critical analysis of primary source materials, students confront the foreignness of the past from different perspectives, e.g., cultural, social, intellectual, and political. Through the courses and seminars offered in the history department, students come to appreciate the various developments that have produced the world of today.
Inside History @ Haverford
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Study Abroad
History at Haverford encourages you to explore your world. Take a look at what others have done. -
Senior Thesis
Check out the archive of History major thesis and see where four years at Haverford take you. -
Faculty Research
Get to know some current faculty research projects.
News
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Aaron Madow ’14 Curates Photo Exhibit in Magill LibrarySeeing Is Believing: Photographs of American Colonialism in the Philippines, is up in Sharpless Gallery through February 1.
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Community Conversation with Professor James H. SweetCPGC invites you to join us on Friday, Nov. 9 for lunch and a discussion with Professor Sweet about his research and teaching interests, and his thoughts on reconfiguring area studies programs.Learn more >
Events
Monday, April 8th, 2013
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4:30Vincent Denis, Assistant Professor of History, University of Paris - SorbonneVincent Denis, Assistant Professor of History, University of Paris - Sorbonne www.haverford.edu/calendar/details/229372 Chase Auditorium 2013-04-08T16:30:00 2013-04-08T18:00:00
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