HIS 300 - Historical Methods

Credits: 3

This course is designed to introduce students to fundamental issues and debates in the writing of history, teach students how to analyze and critique historical arguments, and research and write a short argumentative academic paper. The course will focus on particular topics (chosen by the instructor) as a means of exploring a variety of historiographic schools, analyzing primary and secondary sources, learning about and utilizing library resources, and producing a research essay.

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