History and Humanities
Experience the world through lectures and conversations on history, literature, and culture. Wander through a variety of times, places, and topics with courses ranging from a single lecture to multiple weeks.
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.
History and Humanities offerings:
Aztalan and the Mississippians
September 17 - October 6, 2019
Great Composers: Special Topics in Music History
September 16 - November 11, 2019
Santa Fe Opera
August 21-25, 2019
Tuesday Morning Booktalks
September 17 - October 29, 2019
Wisconsin's Immigrant History
September 18 - October 16, 2019
Featured Programs
From Wisconsin
Join us this fall to learn stories from Wisconsin and gain skills in gathering and telling the stories that matter to you.
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.
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.
Tuesday Morning Booktalks
Join other book lovers for exciting discussions of world literature.
The Odyssey Project
A life-changing course in the humanities for adult students facing economic barriers to college.