5b. ANCIENT HISTORY. With especial reference to the later or Roman period. This course will cover the political, social and institutional aspects of the history of the ancient world from the rise of Roman power in Italy to the conquest of Western Europe by the Germans. It is especially designed for teachers, and will be conducted as a discussion and recitation course with a small amount of required written work. Five times a week; (3). Professor TRENHOLME. [A. 53; 9:00-10:00.] Primarily for Graduates. 35b. ADVANCED UNITED STATES HISTORY. A study of selected topics in United States History. Lectures, discussion, and reports by the class. Twice a week; (2). Dr. STEPHENS. [A. 53; 10:30-11:30.] 36. RESEARCH STUDIES IN EUROPEAN CULTURE. An advanced course of pro-seminar character, open to students who are qualified to pursue graduate work. The subject of study for this summer will be Dante and his times from the historical viewpoint. The work will be conducted by means of lectures and reports based on extensive reading in sources and secondary literature. Students are recommended to purchase Snell’s Handbook to Dante for reference. Twice a week; (2). Professor TRENHOLME. [A. 53; 11:30-12:30, Tu. Th.] University of Nebraska. Lincoln, Neb. SUMMER SESSION (EIGHT WEEKS), 1910. AMERICAN HISTORY. The following courses are intended to meet the needs of three classes of students: (1) teachers of history in Nebraska high schools who may wish to enlarge or perfect their knowledge of the subject they are teaching; (2) undergraduate students desiring to make extra credits towards the Bachelor’s degree; (3) graduate students seeking advanced degrees through summer session work. 2. REVOLUTIONARY PERIOD, 1764-1783. British “change of colonial policy” after 1763; the Stamp act, Townshend acts, Tea act, and Intolerable acts; revolution, independence, alliance, confederation; war and peace. Open to all. Five hours attendance; three hours preparation. Three hours credit. Associate Professor PERSINGER. 9. TERRITORIAL EXPANSION. European rivalries in colonial America; territorial making of original union; diplomacy, politics and geography of the various acquisitions; government and administration of dependencies. Open to advanced students. Five hours attendance; three hours preparation. Three hours credit. Associate Professor PERSINGER. 6. THE NEW NATION, 1877-1910. Industrial problems: tariff, banking, money, transportation, immigration, trusts, labor and conservation; reforms: Granger movement, Farmers’ Alliance, anti-monopoly; politics: White supremacy in South; reorganization; rise of third parties; expansion into tropics and its problems: Cuba, Porto Rico, Hawaii, and the Philippines. Open to graduates and advanced students; three hours attendance; ten hours per week preparation; two hours credit. Professors CALDWELL and PERSINGER. New York University. New York City. SUMMER SCHOOL, JULY 6 TO AUGUST 16, 1910.