History Core
As part of BC's esteemed Core Curriculum, History Core courses offer long-term and global perspectives on the social, economic, political, and cultural factors that shape human experience.
History Core courses introduce students to the importance of historical context and the process of historical change by examining which aspects of human life have changed and which have endured over time and across different regions of the world. Students learn how to interpret the past using primary sources, and they acquire breadth of knowledge, a critical framework, and analytical skills.
By studying past events, students develop an understanding of the historical roots of contemporary societies and come to view the present with a sharper eye, appreciating that it, too, is contingent and will one day be re-examined and reconstructed. Through this process, students become better-informed and more open-minded whole persons, prepared to engage in the world.
Director of the History Core Program
Please contact
Prof. Ling Zhang at
historycore@bc.edu
with any questions you may have.
Learning by Doing
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Studying History in Context
The History Core shows that history is alive and we are part of it. In addition to reading documents, examining artifacts, writing essays, and attending lectures, students move outside the classroom to explore living history in interdisciplinary ways. We make use of the outstanding resources on campus and in the greater Boston area, visiting museums and historic sites, attending performances, and conducting interviews.