Social Theory & Comparative History (STH) Graduate Studies

STH 250 — Research in Social Theory & Comparative History (4 units)

Course Description: Theoretically informed research in comparative history. Students read exemplary works and learn to frame their own research projects. Presentations include Center for History, Society, & Culture faculty and visitors discussing current research.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to Social Theory Comparative History Designated Emphasis.

  • Learning Activities: Seminar 3 hour(s), Term Paper.
  • Grade Mode: Letter.

STH 290 — Advanced Topics in Social Theory & Comparative History (4 units)

Course Description: Interdisciplinary study of particular substantive problems in social theory and comparative history. Topics vary.

Prerequisite(s): HIS 204 or SOC 242A; and consent of instructor.

  • Learning Activities: Seminar 3 hour(s), Term Paper.
  • Grade Mode: Letter.

STH 295 — Advanced Group Research in Social Theory & Comparative History (1 unit)

Course Description: Participation in research workshops sponsored by the Center for Comparative Research for History, Society, & Culture.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

  • Learning Activities: Discussion 1 hour(s).
  • Repeat Credit: May be repeated.
  • Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only.

STH 296 — Theory & Society Journal Editorial Workshop (1-4 units)

Course Description: Reading and offering workshop critiques of papers submitted for publication. Reading and discussion of other relevant work in history and the social science.

  • Learning Activities: Workshop 1 hour(s), Independent Study 3 hour(s).
  • Repeat Credit: May be repeated 36 unit(s) with consent of instructor.
  • Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only.