History and Humanities

At a Glance

What: Experience the world through lectures and conversations on history, literature, and culture.

Who: Taught by leading historians, scholars, and educators from UW-Madison and across the region.

Certification: Most history and humanities are noncredit personal enrichment courses and earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) which may be accepted toward professional development. A certificate of attendance may be requested. Contact Christopher Moore at christopher.moore@wisc.edu or 608‑262‑7389.

Students wishing to obtain an official transcript must complete a transcript request form and pay a transcript fee. Contact UW-Extension Student Records at 608-262-1953 or email studentrecords@ecc.uwex.edu.

Questions? Contact program coordinator Christopher Moore at christopher.moore@wisc.edu or 608‑262‑7389.

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“Racism is reviving in a big way all over, in our own country as well as in Europe.” – George L. Mosse, 1991 WHA interview. We examine how European society constructed “others” and “outsiders” between 1890-1945. Follow two of Professor Mosse’s ongoing questions: How did individuals and political movements cultivate and advocate a hatred of “outsiders?” Why were liberal democratic systems unable to adapt to mass movements or counter extremist political ideologies?

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Featured Programs

Emeritus Faculty Lectures: Eloquence and Eminence

Celebrating 24 years of award-winning lectures by retired University of Wisconsin faculty known for their teaching excellence and scholarship. Free and open to the public.

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Hamilton Summer Programs

Dive deep into the history, music, dance, and theatrical aspects of the musical that’s taken the world by storm.

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Tuesday Morning Booktalks

Join other book lovers for exciting discussions of world literature.

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The Odyssey Project

A life-changing course in the humanities for adult students facing economic barriers to college.

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Journeys & Discoveries

Make some discoveries this year! Learn a language for a trip abroad, explore the world through a history class, or share an epiphany in a writing course.

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Language Programs

Explore different cultures and ways of thinking through many world languages. Online and in-person experiences improve skills for conversation, travel, or business.

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