History

Abstract

<p>The Department of History seeks to provide students with a knowledge of historical themes and events, an understanding of past cultures and social organizations, and also knowledge of how the past pertains to the present.</p> <p><b>History</b><br />The Department of History was formed in 1969 from the division of the Department of History, Government, and Philosophy.</p> <p><b>Dates of Existence</b><br />1969-present</p> <p><b>Related Units</b><br /><ul> <li><a href="http://lib.dr.iastate.edu/las/">College of Liberal Arts and Sciences</a> (<i>parent college</i>)</li> <li>Department of History, Government, and Philosophy (<i>predecessor</i>)</li></ul></p>