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- Arnold J. Toynbee
History is the study of the human past. Historians look for continuities, evolution, and sudden change in societies over time, and they construct narratives based on research and analysis. As a central part of the liberal arts curriculum, the discipline of history enables its students to develop a mature understanding of human relations.
In their courses, history majors examine the influence of social, political, economic and cultural institutions on society; reflect on the relationship between the individual and the community; and identify the role of power in human relations. As they move through the program, majors develop skills that apply to many fields beyond the study of history: thinking critically, constructing persuasive arguments, evaluating texts, and recognizing analytical strengths and weaknesses.
