HIS 202Practicing World History
Because world history surfaces in curriculums at all educational levels, this seminar interrogates its value. Why do historians advocate world (and transnational) history? How do historians actually practice it? What are the pitfalls? Can global perspectives apply to localized subjects?
Enrollment is restricted to graduate students.
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When it runs
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Tue 5:20pm–8:20pm | Humanities 1 545 | G. O'Malley | Open 5/10 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory O'Malley | 4.5 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 | 78% | 25 |
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