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Approaches to Global History: Seminar
HIST 2950A

Course Information

Description

Approaches to global history, including economic and labor systems, cultural transfer, imperial frameworks, migration, and environmental challenges. Students will prepare and present a research paper as well cover common readings. 

Students must complete both terms of this course (parts A and B) within the same academic year in order to receive credit.

Course Notes

Open to advanced undergraduates with permission of the instructors.

Class Notes

AY 2026-2027 will focus on the twentieth century with particular reference to the Great depression and World War II. 

School Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits 0
Cross Reg

Available for Harvard Cross Registration

Department History
Course Component Seminar
Subject History
Grading Basis FAS Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Exam/Final Deadline Dec. 15, 2026
General Education N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data N/A
Divisional Distribution None
Course Level Primarily for Graduate Students