History in the Summer Schools, 1910

EDITOR’S NOTE.—In the April number of the Magazine appeared descriptions of the summer courses in history at University of Arkansas, Cornell University, University of Chicago, University of Illinois, Indiana University, University of Kansas, Ohio University, University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania State College, Summer School of the South, University of West Virginia, and University of Wisconsin.

University of California.

Berkeley, Cal.

SUMMER SESSION, 1910.

1. European Background of American History. By Professor J. N. Bowman.

2. The Teaching of History. By Professor J. N. Bowman.

3. United States History, 1815-1850. By Professor E. D. Adams.

4. British Official and Parliamentary Opinion on the American Civil War. By Professor E. D. Adams.

5. England from the Revolt of the American Colonies to the Constitutional Crisis of 1909-1910. A study of Organic and Social changes. By Mr. Edward Porritt.

University of Colorado.

SUMMER SCHOOL, 1910.

1. Medieval Institutions. Professor Willard.

A detailed study of the organization of certain of the more important medieval institutions. Special emphasis will be placed upon the formation and organization of the medieval church, the monastic orders, feudalism and the Holy Roman Empire. The course is designed to supplement a knowledge of medieval political history by a more careful study of institutional life.

2. The Revolution and Constitution, 1750-1800. Professor Risley.

From the Albany plan of union to the completion of the organization of the government under the Constitution; the period preceding the Revolution as preparation for separation; the Revolution; the confederation and the constitution. Special stress will be placed on the formation of the constitution.

3. Methods or Presenting History in Secondary Schools. Professor Risley.

This is a lecture course intended for teachers and involves a consideration of teachers’ preparation, model lessons, emphasis, definiteness, point of view, various aids as outlines, maps, illustrative material, etc., with suggestions as to syllabus and a review of leading texts.

Note.—Course 1 and 2 may be taken with graduate credit upon the recommendation of the professors.

Columbia University.

New York City.

SUMMER SESSION, JULY 6 TO AUGUST 17, 1910.

HISTORY.

sA1. Europe in the Middle Ages; the Chief Political, Economic and Intellectual Achievements. Lectures, reading, and discussion. Three points. Dr. Hayes.

sA2. Modern and Contemporary European History. Lectures, reading, and discussion. Three points. Dr. Hayes.

This course is designed as an introduction to current national and international problems. The principal topics will be monarchy by divine right and the old régime in Europe, the intellectual achievements of the eighteenth century, the French Revolution with reference to political and economic changes, the work of Napoleon in reforming France and in re-shaping the map of Europe, the Industrial Revolution, the development of Italian and German unity, the third French Republic, the rise of Russia, modern social problems, and European imperialism in Africa and the Orient. The text-book will be Robinson and Beard, “The Development of Modern Europe.”

s356. Seminar. English History During the Industrial Revolution. 2 points. Professor Shotwell.

This course is designed primarily for students taking s156. It will furnish an introduction into the extensive collections of sources on the economic and industrial history of England available in both the University and the Astor libraries. The course will include as well some practical investigation of the working out of the Industrial Revolution in America.

s156. The Social and Industrial History of Modern Europe. Lectures, readings, and discussions. Two points. Professor Shotwell.

This course is mainly concerned with the Industrial Revolution and the rise of democracy during the nineteenth century.

s13-14b. American History; Political History of the United States from 1815 to 1889. Recitations, written tests, reports and occasional lectures. Two points. Professor Bassett.

The course begins at the point at which foreign affairs cease to predominate, and deals with the important phases of internal history.

s162b. American History, from 1815 to 1837. Lectures, reports, examination of original materials, and familiarity with the larger secondary sources. Two points. Professor Bassett.

The course will deal with the decay of the Virginia hegemony and the rise and supremacy of Jacksonian democracy.

s115-116b. Ancient History: Roman Politics. Two points. Professor Abbott.

A research course identical with Latin s155-156.

Harvard University.

Cambridge, Mass.

SUMMER SCHOOL, JULY 9 TO AUGUST 18, 1910.

Brief Announcement.

GOVERNMENT

*S1. Civil Government; the United States, Great Britain, Germany, France, and Switzerland. Lectures, conferences, and thesis. Five times a week. Dr. Arthur N. Holcombe.

HISTORY.

*S2. Ancient History for Teachers. Lectures, reports, reading, and examination of illustrative material. Five times a week, 9-10 and 11-12 a.m. Assistant Professor William S. Ferguson.

*S4. History of England from 1689 to the Present. Lectures, discussions, and written reports. Five times a week. Professor William MacDonald, of Brown University.

*S5. American History from the Beginnings of English Colonization to 1783. Lectures, discussions, and written reports. Five times a week. Professor William MacDonald, of Brown University.

Courses for Advanced Students.

*S25. Historical Bibliography. Two hours, once a week. Professor Charles H. Haskins.

This course is open only to college graduates.

*S20i. Research in Greek and Roman History. Asst. Professor William S. Ferguson.

*S20c. Research in Medieval History. Professor Charles H. Haskins.

*S20d. Research in Modern European or Asiatic History. Professor Archibald Cary Coolidge.

*S20e. Research in American History. Professor William MacDonald, of Brown University.

State University of Iowa.

Iowa City, Iowa.

SUMMER SESSION, JUNE 20 TO JULY 30, 1910.

History.

Professor Wilcox.

I. Europe in the Nineteenth Century. Five hours.

An outline study of European history from the fall of Napoleon Bonaparte to the close of the nineteenth century. Professor Wilcox. Daily, except Saturday, at 10.00.

II. American Historical Biography. Five hours.

Lectures on the personal element in American history. A critical study of the public careers of some of the principal American leaders. Professor Wilcox. Daily, except Saturday, at 1.30.

III. Public Lectures. One hour.

1. The danger of democracy. 2. The educated American girl. 3. What is an education in Iowa in 1910? 4. The eastern question and the western question. 5. The triumph of American diplomacy.

Saturday, at 9.

IV. Graduate Work. An opportunity will be given for graduate students to do individual research work in preparation for advanced degrees. Special appointments and conferences with each candidate, either in European or American history, will be made upon request.

Political Economy.

III. Economic History of the United States. Five hours. A general course designed to supplement courses in political and constitutional history and to serve as a background for the study of economic and social questions. Assistant Professor Peirce. Daily, except Saturday, at 9.00.

Political Science.

Professor Shambaugh.

I. Modern Government. Five hours. A study of leading European governments in comparison with the government of the United States. Daily, except Saturday, at 9.

II. Iowa History and Politics. Five hours. A course of lectures with library reading on the history and government of Iowa. Daily, except Saturday, at 7.

III. Research in Iowa History. Two to four hours. In this course work along the lines of Iowa history will be outlined and directed for students who have already taken a course in Iowa history.

Louisiana State University.

Baton Rouge, La.

SUMMER SCHOOL, JUNE 6 TO AUGUST 5, 1910.

1. The Civilization of the Greeks and Romans.

2. American History. Based entirely upon the study of sources.

3. History of Louisiana. An advanced course, in which the French authorities and the sources are used.

4. The Teaching of History in High Schools. A course of four hours a week of lectures and discussion, and two hours a week of observation and practice in the University Demonstration High School.

5. The Government of Louisiana. A study of the constitutional history of the State, and of the present State Government.

6. The Principles of Constitutional Government.

7. The Teaching of Civics in Schools.

8. Principles of Economics.

9. Elements of Sociology.

The work in History and Political Science will be given by four instructors. The summer term lasts nine weeks, and a subject taken six hours a week for the nine weeks is equivalent to the regular course of three hours a week for one of the regular terms. It is the purpose of the Departments of History, Political Science, and Economics to give first term work at one summer school and second term work in the next one, in addition to certain courses planned especially for teachers.

University of Michigan.

Ann Arbor, Michigan.

SUMMER SESSION, JULY 5 TO AUGUST 26, 1910.

HISTORY.

1. General History of England. From the Restoration to the Eve of the American Revolution. This course, treating briefly the chief features of the Restoration and the Revolution of 1688, aims to deal in more detail with the Revolution Settlement and the events which followed. Considerable emphasis will be laid upon the two characteristic features of the period: the Great Wars, with the resulting expansion of England, and the development of cabinet and party government. Two hours credit. Room 5, T. H., M, T, W, Th, at 2. Professor Cross.

2. General History of England. From the Norman Conquest to the accession of Henry VII. This course deals with the political institutions and the constitutional development of England. Attention is paid to bibliography. Two hours credit. Room 7, T. H., M, T, Th, F, at 1. Mr. Bacon.

3. A History of Europe From 814 to 1300. This course deals in outline with the Roman Papacy, the revival of the Roman Empire on a German basis, the conflict of the investiture, the Hohenstaufen policy in Germany and Italy, the Crusades, growth of the French Monarchy, the Intellectual Life, and Feudal Institutions. Two hours credit. Room 7, T. H., M, T, Th, F, at 3. Mr. Bacon.

4. The History of Civil War and Reconstruction. The causes and nature of secession are considered; the conduct of the war is sketched; the constitutional, political and social conditions resulting from the struggle are examined in detail. Two hours credit. Room 2, T. H., M, T, W, F, at 8. Assistant Professor Bretz.

5. The Constitutional History of the United States, as Affected by Judicial Decisions. The course will deal with the history of the process by which the original conceptions of the meaning of the constitution has been changed by court decisions. Two hours credit. Room 2, T. H., M, T, W, F, at 11. Assistant Professor Corwin.

Graduate Work.

6. Seminary in American History.—This course is intended to offer training in the investigation of historical problems and practice in the handling of original material. Open only to graduates and to seniors receiving special permission. The field of work will be in the history of the Westward Movement. Two hours credit. East Seminary Room. T and Th, 2 to 4. Assistant Professor Bretz.

University of Missouri.

Columbia, Missouri.

SUMMER SESSION, 1910.

HISTORY.

Professor N. M. Trenholme; Dr. F. F. Stephens.

For Undergraduates.

1b. Modern History. With especial reference to the later or strictly modern portion of the period. This course will deal with the history of western Europe from the age of the Renaissance and Reformation to the present time. It is especially designed for teachers of medieval and modern history and as introductory to the English, American, and more advanced modern history courses in the University. Five times a week; (3). Dr. Stephens. [A. 53; 8:00-9:00.]

2. English History and Government. A course dealing with the political, social, and governmental history of England. The earlier or medieval portion of English History will be covered somewhat rapidly, and the attention of the class directed to such topics as the formation of parliamentary government, social and economic changes and advances, and the evolution of popular government. Five times a week; (3). Professor Trenholme. [A. 53; 10:30-11:30.]

3. American History. A general course on the exploration and settlement of North America, the French and English colonies, the American Revolution, and the United States. Five times a week; (3). Dr. Stephens. [A. 54; 9:00-10:00.]

5b. Ancient History. With especial reference to the later or Roman period. This course will cover the political, social and institutional aspects of the history of the ancient world from the rise of Roman power in Italy to the conquest of Western Europe by the Germans. It is especially designed for teachers, and will be conducted as a discussion and recitation course with a small amount of required written work. Five times a week; (3). Professor Trenholme. [A. 53; 9:00-10:00.]

Primarily for Graduates.

35b. Advanced United States History. A study of selected topics in United States History. Lectures, discussion, and reports by the class. Twice a week; (2). Dr. Stephens. [A. 53; 10:30-11:30.]

36. Research Studies in European Culture. An advanced course of pro-seminar character, open to students who are qualified to pursue graduate work. The subject of study for this summer will be Dante and his times from the historical viewpoint. The work will be conducted by means of lectures and reports based on extensive reading in sources and secondary literature. Students are recommended to purchase Snell’s Handbook to Dante for reference. Twice a week; (2). Professor Trenholme. [A. 53; 11:30-12:30, Tu. Th.]

University of Nebraska.

Lincoln, Neb.

SUMMER SESSION (EIGHT WEEKS), 1910.

AMERICAN HISTORY.

The following courses are intended to meet the needs of three classes of students: (1) teachers of history in Nebraska high schools who may wish to enlarge or perfect their knowledge of the subject they are teaching; (2) undergraduate students desiring to make extra credits towards the Bachelor’s degree; (3) graduate students seeking advanced degrees through summer session work.

2. Revolutionary Period, 1764-1783. British “change of colonial policy” after 1763; the Stamp act, Townshend acts, Tea act, and Intolerable acts; revolution, independence, alliance, confederation; war and peace. Open to all. Five hours attendance; three hours preparation. Three hours credit. Associate Professor Persinger.

9. Territorial Expansion. European rivalries in colonial America; territorial making of original union; diplomacy, politics and geography of the various acquisitions; government and administration of dependencies. Open to advanced students. Five hours attendance; three hours preparation. Three hours credit. Associate Professor Persinger.

6. The New Nation, 1877-1910. Industrial problems: tariff, banking, money, transportation, immigration, trusts, labor and conservation; reforms: Granger movement, Farmers’ Alliance, anti-monopoly; politics: White supremacy in South; reorganization; rise of third parties; expansion into tropics and its problems: Cuba, Porto Rico, Hawaii, and the Philippines. Open to graduates and advanced students; three hours attendance; ten hours per week preparation; two hours credit. Professors Caldwell and Persinger.

New York University.

New York City.

SUMMER SCHOOL, JULY 6 TO AUGUST 16, 1910.

Professor Marshall Stewart Brown; Professor W. K. Boyd (Trinity College).

HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE.

S1. Political and Constitutional History of the United States. Thirty hours. Professor Brown.

S2. American Civil Government. Thirty hours. Professor Brown.

S3. History of the Middle Ages. Thirty hours. Professor Boyd (Trinity College).

S4. Secession, the Confederacy and Reconstruction. Thirty hours. Professor Boyd.

SG1. The American Colonies. Thirty hours. Professor Boyd.

SG2. Seminar in American Colonial History. Thirty hours. Professor Brown.

Northwestern University.

Evanston, Illinois.

SUMMER SCHOOL, JUNE 27 TO AUGUST 6, 1910.

HISTORY.

Dr. Pooley.

(Not more than three of the following courses will be given.)

General Course in American History, 1783-1860. Some attention will be given to the methods of presenting this subject in secondary schools. Credit, two semester hours.

General Course in Medieval History. Special attention to social, economic, and intellectual life. Credit, two semester hours.

Ancient History. This will be a course in either Greek or Roman History, as the class may elect. Credit, two semester hours.

Medieval History. A course covering the period between the break-up of the Roman Empire to the Reformation. Credit, two semester hours.

Ohio State University.

Columbus, Ohio.

SUMMER SESSION, JUNE 20 TO AUGUST 12.

HISTORY.

Professor Knight.

101. American Political History. Three credit hours. Prerequisite: a thorough high-school course in American History and Civics. Daily, 10.30.

A study of the period from 1600 to 1776, based upon Thwaites’ “The Colonies,” and Hart’s “Formation of the Union.”

For Advanced Undergraduates and Graduates.

112. The Slavery Struggle and Its Results, 1854-1900. Three credit hours. Prerequisite: at least one full year of collegiate work in American History.

This course will be devoted to a study of the divergence of the North and South, and the rise and fall of political parties as influenced by slavery; the relation of slavery to the Civil War; the results of the struggle as traced in the reconstruction of the Southern States; and the readjustment of society and the States to the new status of the negro. Daily, 8.30.

For Graduates.

205. The Administrations of Pierce and Buchanan. Two credit hours. Hour to be arranged. Lectures and student research. Students intending to take this course must first consult with the instructor.

Assistant Professor Perkins.

102. Modern European History, from 1500 A.D. Three credit hours. Text-book: “Robinson’s History of Western Europe.” Daily, 8.30.

A thorough course covering the whole period, but with especial emphasis on the Protestant Revolt, the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Era, and the Nineteenth Century. Extensive outside reading will be required.

105. The History of Greece. Preceded by a brief sketch of the ancient empires of the East. Three credit hours. Daily, 7.30.

An advanced course conducted by means of lectures, discussions, and assigned readings, designed especially for high school teachers of history.

Primarily for Graduates.

203. Seminary in Modern History. One or two credit hours. Time to be arranged.

Assistant Professor Shepard.

101. Constitutional Government. Three credit hours. Prerequisite: American History 101, European History 101, or a substitute acceptable to the department. Daily, 7.30.

State University of Oklahoma.

Norman, Okla.

SUMMER SCHOOL, 1910.

HISTORY.

1. American History and Government. Required of all who take the B.A. Degree. By Associate Professor Gittinger.

2. Political and Constitutional History of United States from Jackson to the Present Time. Professor Buchanan.

3. Medieval Europe. An introductory survey of the period from barbarian invasions to the end of the fifteenth century. Text and readings. By Associate Professor Floyd.

4. Modern Europe. An introductory survey of the period from the end of the fifteenth century to the present time. Associate Professor Floyd.

5. A Course in English History. Associate Professor Gittinger.

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.

University of Texas.

Austin, Texas.

UNIVERSITY SUMMER SCHOOLS, JUNE 18 TO AUGUST 4, 1910.

COLLEGE OF ARTS.

HISTORY.

1f. History of Greece. Five hours a week throughout the term. A general survey of Greek History. Text-book to be announced later. Dr. Duncalf.

1w. History of Rome to the Death of Julius Caesar. Five hours a week throughout the term. A general survey of the period. Text-book, Abbott’s “History of Rome.” Dr. Duncalf.

2w. The Feudal Age, 814-1300. Five hours a week throughout the term. Mr. Hamilton.

3f. Europe During the Period of the Reformation and the Religious Wars, 1500-1648. Five hours a week throughout the term. Adjunct Professor Barker.

13f. A. The Causes of the French Revolution. Five hours a week throughout the term. Adjunct Professor Barker.

4s. Imperial England, 1688-1910. Five hours a week throughout the term. Dr. Ramsdell.

5f. European Expansion in America, 1492-1775. Five hours a week throughout the term. Professor Garrison.

7. A. Southwestern History. Five hours a week throughout the term.

In 1910 this course will be occupied with a study of the diplomatic relations of the Republic of Texas with the United States. The materials used will be the diplomatic correspondence between the two countries, together with various related sources in the libraries of the University and the State. Credit will vary from one-third to one full course according to the amount of work accomplished by the student. Professor Garrison.

SUMMER NORMAL SCHOOL.

History, General. Five times a week throughout the term. Dr. Ramsdell and Mr. Hamilton.

History of Texas. Five times a week during the second half of the term.

This course will be based on Pennybacker’s “History of Texas.” The student should read Bolton and Barker’s source-book, “With the Makers of Texas,” for realistic and vivid pictures of the life in Texas during all the periods of her romantic history, and familiarize himself with the history of the United States from 1800 to 1845. Principal Littlejohn.

History of the United States. Five times a week during the second half of the term. Superintendent McCallum.

University of Washington.

Seattle, Washington.

SUMMER SCHOOL, 1910.

HISTORY.

Professors Meany, Richardson and McMahon.

1. England Under the Tudors and Stuarts. The history of England in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth centuries, with special reference to the social and political conditions which led to the foundation of the Tudor absolutism; and to the development of the religious, political and constitutional issues which culminated in the Puritan Revolution and the Political Revolution of 1688-9. Lectures and supplementary reading. Five hours per week at 10. Two credits. Professor Richardson.

2. The French Revolution and Napoleonic Era. An advanced course. Among the principal topics considered are the following. The material conditions out of which, in France, the Revolution emerged, and the nature of the new ideals which inspired it; contemporary conditions in the European states system which facilitated the extension of the revolution over Europe; the epoch of international wars, with special reference to its effect on France, Europe, and the liberal movements of the Nineteenth century; the career of Napoleon. Lectures and supplementary reading. Five hours per week at 11.00. Two credits. Professor Richardson.

3. History of the United States from the Close of the War of 1812 to the End of Jackson’s Presidency. In this course the relation between economic, social and political forces are considered; and the Constitutional history of the period is studied as the outgrowth of economic and social conditions in the physiographic provinces that made up the United States. Lectures and assigned reading. Five hours per week at 8.00. Two credits. Professor McMahon.

4. Civil War and Reconstruction. A study of the political and constitutional phases of the civil war and the problems of statecraft involved in a realignment of National powers and a readjustment of the political forces between 1865 and 1876. Lectures and assigned readings. Five hours per week at 9.00. Two credits. Professor McMahon.

Professor Meany gives 13 popular lectures on “The History of the Northwest.”