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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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HIST 497 001 (CRN: 24538)
HOUSTON HISTORIES
Long Title: HOUSTON HISTORIES
Department: History
Instructor: McDaniel, Caleb
Meeting: 1:00PM - 3:30PM R (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 15
Section Enrolled: 6
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 99)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 7:54AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: Using local archives on and off campus, students in this advanced undergraduate seminar will conduct original research on a topic in Houston history, from the city's earliest origins to its recent past, including the history of Rice University. Assigned common readings will introduce students to existing scholarship on the history of Houston (one of the nation's largest cities) to provide a context for archival research. Emphasis will be placed on conceiving and writing a substantial term paper based on the student's archival research. Not recommended for first-year students.