History
Historical inquiry expands our conception and understanding of what it is to be human. By studying peoples who lived in other times and cultures we encounter the limitations of our own perspectives and take membership in the entire complex human venture. The courses offered within the History program give students a sense of the past; an ability to think about both differences and continuities between past and present; an awareness of the social, cultural, and institutional developments that produced our contemporary world; and an understanding of history as a distinctive discipline that promotes proficiency in inquiry, interpretation, and expression.
A minor in History supplements students’ work in other academic areas by encouraging broad understanding of the world, research skills, critical and contextual analysis, and clear and effective expression, both written and oral. The program requires that students take 18 credits in history, one required foundational course (HIST 213, Foundational Themes), one course in each of three key regional areas (East Asia, Europe, and the United States), and two electives. History minors at MMC work closely with individual faculty in building their program, to coordinate with their interests, major program, and career goals.
| Division: |
Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Division Office: |
The Faculty Center 301 |
| Phone: |
646-393-4111 |
| Division Chair: |
Bradley Herling, Ph.D.
bherling@mmm.edu |
| Administrative Coordinator: |
Carly Schneider
cschneider@mmm.edu |
Program Faculty:
Yu-Yin Cheng
Professor of History and International Studies
B.A., National Taiwan Normal University
M.A. & Ph.D., University of California, Davis
The Faculty Center 501
Phone: 646-393-4140
ycheng@mmm.edu
Lauren Erin Brown
Assistant Professor of History
B.A., Smith College
M.A. & Ph.D., Harvard University
The Faculty Center 400
Phone: 646-393-4141
lbrown2@mmm.edu
Marjorie Madigan
Professor Emerita of History
B.A., Marymount College
M.A., University of Rochester
History Courses (HIST)