Hawaii
Pacific Unviersity （ハワイパシフィック大学）
History Major
（歴史学専攻）
Hawaii
Pacific Univesity - History (歴史学） |
| The history major at Hawai'i Pacific
University provides students with a solid foundation in the
field of historical studies and its methodologies. It offers
broad exposure to the past, chronologically and geographically,
through a required sequence of courses studying in-depth American,
Asian, European, and Pacific histories. The major's capstone
course is a seminar resulting in a major piece of research
and synthesis. The history major develops skills and a base
of knowledge to prepare the student for graduate study in
history. It also enables one to pursue careers drawing upon
competency in research, writing, analysis, comparative perspectives,
multicultural sensitivities, foreign language ability, and
related skills relevant for managerial positions in a variety
of changing markets. |
Program Objectives
Students who major in history will be prepared to:
- comprehend and apply various research and analytical methodologies
to the study of history from earliest to modern times, while developing
an appreciation for the works of major historians and their contributions
to human knowledge.
- place historical questions and issues of enduring, universal
importance within their chronological and geographical contexts
to provide linear frameworks of analysis.
- gain a base of knowledge in history covering the various concentrations
of the major: United States, Asia, Pacific, Europe, and Thematic.
- critically reflect on the development of the world’s major
civilizations and cultures from indigenous and comparative perspectives,
while exploring the richness and diversity of heritages relevant
to informed living in a pluralistic present.
5. develop skills for either graduate level study in history,
related humanities fields such as law, journalism, international
relations, political science, or other career pursuits.
6. appreciate the past through the very nature of history’s lessons
and to use these insights as touchstones for evaluating current
socio-economic, political, religious, intellectual, and other issues,
while providing guideposts to the future.
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