The History Teacher's Magazine, Vol. I, No. 9, May, 1910

by Various

Syracuse University.

Syracuse, N. Y.

SUMMER SCHOOL, JULY 5 TO AUGUST 16, 1910.

HISTORY.

Professor Gilbert G. Benjamin, Ph.D.

A. Ancient History. A general course in Ancient History. This course is preparatory to a study of history. It aims to show the continuity of history, and will lay especial stress on the contribution of the Ancients to our modern cultural development. Not only will the political and dynastic changes be studied, but the economic and the social life of the various peoples will be outlined. West’s “Ancient History” will be used as an outline. Lectures, readings and manual.

By especial arrangement with the instructor extra credit may be given. University credit, two semester hours. Five hours a week.

B. Medieval History. A preparatory course in the institutional development of the Middle Ages, from about 395 A.D. to the German Reformation. The rise and growth of the Christian church; the feudal state and a general study of the rise of modern nations.

Students will be expected to prepare papers upon some topic to be assigned by the instructor. Robinson’s “History of Western Europe” and Robinson’s “Readings” will be used as manuals. University credit, two semester hours. Five hours a week.

C. American History. A lecture course with assigned readings on American history from 1765-1860. A great deal of reading in the sources will be demanded. Special stress will be laid upon the economic and constitutional development of the American people.

University credit, two semester hours. Five hours a week.

D. Method in History and Principles of Historical Research and Criticism. A course in Methods of teaching history especially adapted for teachers in secondary schools. It will also deal with scientific criticism of historical documents.

This course will not be offered unless at least five students are registered. Students will be expected to prepare papers on the teaching of History, and topics will be assigned for historical criticism.

For the work in criticism. Langlois and Seignobos’ “Introduction to the Study of History” will be used, and students contemplating entering the course should prepare themselves with a copy of this manual. University credit, two semester hours. Five hours a week.