历史文学学士

在爱荷华大学，历史系帮助学生加深对变化，变化的发生方式以及变化原因的理解，从而使他们能够融入所居住的世界。由于历史课程的地域广度，学生形成了一种全球意识，使他们能够从爱荷华城到柏林再到内罗毕，浏览街道（和新闻）。雇主重视历史学生分析人类和社会行为，研究紧迫问题并清晰表达自己的能力。爱荷华州的本科历史课程的特色是出色的，广泛的课程，历史课程的重点是从古代到今天的几乎所有世界地区。我们的许多课程都强调动手实践的历史，例如对当地档案馆的研究，表演口述历史以及发展博物馆或数字展览。历史是博雅艺术学院最大的专业之一
The Department of History encourages students to develop an understanding of change--how it happens and why it happens the way it does--that enables them to engage our dynamic world as active and informed citizens. History is the heart of a liberal arts education. The Department of History encourages students to develop an understanding of change--how it happens and why it happens the way it does--that enables them to engage our dynamic world as active and informed citizens.<br><br>Historians are trained to ask tough questions, and to think critically about the past and present. What are the origins of the world in which we live: its social and political organization, its economy, its many diverse cultures Where did the challenges we face today come from What lessons can we learn from past societies' efforts to resolve their own challenges As students work to raise and research these questions, they learn valuable skills they will carry with them for life. <br><br>Courses prepare students for the future by imparting core competencies for today's world. History majors learn to conduct research, analyze evidence, and communicate orally and in writing. Because of the geographical breadth of history courses, students develop a global consciousness that enables them to navigate the streets (and the news) from Iowa City to Berlin to Nairobi. Employers value history students' ability to analyze human and social behavior, to research pressing problems, and to express themselves clearly.