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Graduate Program
German

The program offers comprehensive programs in German language, literature, culture, philosophy, theory, media studies, and film that span all periods from the Middle Ages to the present.

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Graduate Program
History

The program offers advanced study in the fields of United States; medieval, early modern, and modern Europe; China and Japan; Middle East and/or South Asia; Latin America; and Africa.

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Major
History

Are you a curious person who is fascinated by the question: How did the world come to be this way? Then history is the major for you.

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Minor
History
The minor in History equips students with the essential skills and basic knowledge necessary to navigate the modern world as well as a career in most professions. Through the study of past events and societies, students learn to read critically, debate issues and historical context substantively, and write with clarity. From courses in Asian, African, European, Latin American, Middle Eastern, U.S. and World history, students choose three courses in one field and two courses in any field to complete the minor certification. The faculty encourages rigorous, creative thinking about the past.
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Major
International Relations

Are you interested in the forces that shape our global society? International relations is an interdisciplinary major dealing with today’s global problems and potential solutions.

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Minor
Iran and Persian Studies

The minor in Iran and Persian studies covers an area of immense historical, cultural, economic, demographic and geopolitical significance.

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Italian

Does the language and culture of Italy appeal to you? Majors in Italian work on four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing in Italian.

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Major
Japanese

Do you want to work abroad one day?

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Minor
Latin

Many UC Davis undergraduates study Latin to teach the language or to do research that requires it. They typically go on to graduate programs that require Latin for admission or success.

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Major
Linguistics

Are you interested in the study of language structure?