Regional Distribution of Courses for the History Major

The Department of History offers courses in seven world regions.  History majors are required to take at least four courses (including a seminar course, i.e., listed as HIST 3000-4999) in one of the seven regions; if their main region is from Group A (Africa, Asia, Latin America, Middle East), then majors also need at least three courses from the regions in Group B (Europe, Russia/Eastern Europe, U.S.); if their main region is from Group B, then they need at least three courses from the regions in group A.

Below is a listing of courses under each region.  There are a number of courses that are interregional and can be applied to one of two or more regions.  When a course is listed under various regions, it can usually be applied to the region on which students write a substantial paper.

If you have questions please contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies, Professor Meredith McKittrick (7-6121; ICC 608: mckittrick@georgetown.edu).

Group A

  • Africa
    • All HIST courses with “2” as the second digit
    • HIST 1106 Atlantic World
    • HIST 1109 The Islamic World
  • Asia
    • All HIST courses with “3” as the second digit
    • HIST 1107 Pacific World
    • HIST 1108 Central Eurasia
    • HIST 1109 The Islamic World
  • Latin America
    • All HIST courses with “5” as the second digit
    • HIST 1106 Atlantic World
  • Middle East
    • All HIST courses with “6” as the second digit
    • HIST 1108 Central Eurasia
    • HIST 1109 The Islamic World

Group B

  • Europe
    • All HIST courses with “4” as the second digit
    • HIST 1106 Atlantic World
    • HIST 1107 Pacific World
    • All courses in East European History (not Russia)
    • CLSS crosslisted courses in Greek or Roman history
  • Russia/Eastern Europe
    • All HIST courses with “7” as the second digit
    • HIST 1108 Central Eurasia
  • U.S.
    • All HIST courses with “8” as the second digit
    • HIST 1106 Atlantic World
    • HIST 1107 Pacific World
    • HIST 3510 Topic: Environmental History of the Americas

Notes: Most courses with a “1” as the second digit can be applied to several regions, depending on the written work (e.g., HIST 1104, 3101).  Please consult the Director of Undergraduate Studies for these or any other courses.

[Revised 15 May 2024]