HIST-312 The History of Hamilton College

Examination of the history of Hamilton College from its founding as the Hamilton Oneida Academy in 1793 to its bicentennial celebration in 2012. Topics include Samuel Kirkland’s mission to the Oneida, curricular reform, the College in the wider world, the rise and fall of Kirkland College, campus life and politics. Students will make extensive use of the College archives and write a research paper on some aspect of Hamilton’s history.

Maximum Enrollment

Seminar (12)

(Writing Intensive, Seminar.)

Credits

1

Prerequisite

one 200 level U.S. history course or permission of instructor

Offered

Fall