了解我们的过去对于我们作为社区的认同感至关重要。对历史的研究使我们意识到不同的价值观和观点，并教会我们对其他观点的敏感性。大学历史不仅是事实和日期的列表，而且是对过去生活的解释。在不了解我们去过的地方的情况下，我们如何知道我们的前进方向虽然学生可以从广泛的历史课程中进行选择，但他们将发展基本技能的共同核心。学生将在理解的基础上学习阅读，从而可以批判性地评估矛盾的证据。在一个日益复杂的世界中，当务之急是学生/公民必须懂得如何评估数据，理解情境在塑造事件和态度方面的重要性以及以逻辑方式进行思考和推理。通过定期
Knowledge of our past is critical to our sense of identity as a community. The study of history makes us aware of different values and perspectives and teaches us sensitivity to other viewpoints. College level history is not simply a listing of facts and dates, rather it is an explanation of real lives lived in the past. Without an understanding of where we have been, how can we know where we are headedWhile students can choose from a wide range of history courses, they will develop a common core of essential skills. Students will learn to read with understanding so they can critically evaluate conflicting evidence. In an increasingly complex world it is imperative that studentscitizens know how to evaluate data, to understand the importance of context in shaping events and attitudes, and to think and reason in a logical manner. Through regular written assignments and discussion students will refine their communication skills as they learn about other worlds.