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History
WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING
"I chose to study history because I believe that in order to provide
ourselves with a better future, we need to understand where
we have been in the past. During my time at URI, I learned to think
critically about historical issues and to examine thoroughly
their causes, components, and actors. I learned that history isn’t
always what we think we know – often,
the events that have shaped our world are much more complex
than they appear. I came to accept that historical figures
are much more than just their deeds; as a history student,
I learned to investigate not only what they did, but why they did it.
Studying history at URI allowed me to explore these complexities and to
question accepted historical perceptions. The faculty in the history program
at the CCE reveals our history to be not a series of static events that
happened in the past, but a rich tapestry of complex, interwoven experiences
that are still ripe for exploration despite their age. As a history student,
you will learn to consider different viewpoints, think
critically about both the causation and impact of historical events, and
most importantly, to be passionate about the study of our collective past.
Personally, I have found my study of history at URI to be a critical component
of the education that has prepared me for a life of public service. Because
of the excellent teaching of the professors, the lively discourse of my
fellow students, and the guidance of the program advisor, I have developed
skills that have been critical in both my graduate studies and my career.
Participation in the history program at the CCE is an extremely rewarding
experience, and I am proud to count myself as an alum."
Johnathan Berard
History Major, Class of 2012
“I returned to college in 2007 and took my first history class
that spring semester: Women in the US 1890 – Present. It had been
many years since I had last been a student in a college
classroom and Dr. DeCesare made it an exciting re-entry. In that class
- I first thought of becoming a double major in History and Women’s
Studies. As I continued my studies, I found the history courses taught
on this campus to be absorbing, relevant to current social and political
issues and intellectually stimulating without being intimidating. All
of my classes led me to diverse and revealing readings. They offered different
viewpoints and encouraged discussions. I felt fortunate to have so many
interested and interesting professors who taught their courses in a way
that showed history to be a living, breathing subject. I think my proudest
achievement was to have my capstone paper read by the family of the woman
I researched. They were excited to learn about their grandmother’s
contributions to the city of Newport during the Progressive
era. They learned things they never knew she had done. For that family,
it made history come alive; and for me, it was a culmination of teachings
from all my classes.”
Gail
Harvey
History and Women’s Studies Major, Senior, 2012
“I enjoy studying history because it affords me the opportunity
to learnthe dynamics behind why people made the choices
they made that affectedtheir country, city or populace. By studying history,
we can understandthe reasoning behind these decisions and
learn from their mistakes or
achievements. I love studying history at URI’s Providence Campus
because the history staff is so dedicated and passionate about the subjects
that they are teaching that it makes learning about them a pleasant experience
for me.”
Marie Dickson
History Major, Senior, 2007
“The reason why I enjoyed studying history is because it taught
me how to look at past events critically, and gave me greater insight
into human nature. My history degree not only gives me a chance to
get a better job, it makes me a better person by giving me a greater
understanding of how the world developed into what it is today. The
history program at URI gave me the opportunity to participate in lively
discourse and to develop the critical abilities that are necessary
to understand today's world.”
David Doveburd
History
Major, Class of 2006
“My history classes at the University of Rhode Island Providence
Campus have been great in content and teaching! I've always
loved history because it's the story of world events, people and cultures,
social and political movements, heroes and heroines and it provides
a background for understanding present day issues. The course
that will stay with me forever was [Dr. Alison Rose's,] THE HOLOCAUST! (My
token knowledge of the Holocaust was Anne Frank's Diary.) The
course gave an in depth history of Europe's political climate at the
time of Hitler's rise to power. It sequentially brought the
student through Hitler's charismatic manipulation of the minds of
the Germans, his vision of a "pure" Aryan race, and his
strategy to eliminate Jews and society's "misfits." The
ancillary paperback readings were excellent and gave a human face
to the millions who died in the extermination camps.”
Teresa
Mahony
History Major, Senior, 2007
“I graduated in 2005 with a B.A. in English from URI. I am
an older student, returning to school after a career
in freelance writing, printing and publishing. I chose to minor in
history, taking a number of history courses at CCE. These included
the devastating course on The Holocaust taught by Prof. Rose, her
course on 19th Century European History, two courses on Latin American
History, and one on Roman history. The lectures, readings, and research
paper projects for these courses enriched my background knowledge
for the literature courses I was taking concurrently. I was often
able to cite sources used for these history courses in my literature
courses. As a graduate student, I continue to benefit from the history
enrichment I acquired at CCE. Indeed, a close reading of the literature
of the past is impossible without a grounding in history. I remain
impressed with the high level of teaching and the high standards of
research I encountered in URI’s
undergraduate history courses.”
Brett Rutherford
History Minor, Class of 2005