HIS 20300 Historical Methods

This class examines the tools and techniques of historical writing and interpretation of history and acts as an introduction to historical methods, source problems, bibliographical aids, source criticism, and use of related techniques. The nature and sources of primary and secondary evidence, as well as historical discourse, will also be examined and utilized in the papers produced for the course.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

(HIS 10000, HIS 10500, HIS 10600, HIS 21500, HIS 21600, or HIS 22100); ENG 17000 with a C or better; history or American Studies major; or permission of professor.

Offered

Fall and Spring semesters.