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Apr 25, 2024
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HIST 302 - Historical Methods Description: Exercises in historical research, critical analysis, and interpretation. Students must earn a minimum grade of C as a major requirement. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Spring).
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: sophomore or junior standing and admission to either the history large, small or social studies teaching major.
Credits: (5)
Learner Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Analyze cause and effect relationships, bearing in mind multiple causation
- Isolate and articulate patterns of historical continuity and change
- Analyze and critique a historical argument, evaluating its rhetorical effectiveness and identifying its underlying assumptions
- Isolate and evaluate the validity of the central question(s) and perspective(s) of different kinds of historical sources
- Identify appropriate finding aids, primary, secondary, and tertiary materials in the library and online
- Organize and synthesize evidence to support an original argument
- Develop a focused historical assertion (thesis) and argument, addressing divergent stances on the topic
- Write clearly and coherently, using different rhetorical strategies in a scholarly style to enhance meaning
- Cite and document sources precisely and effectively according to Turabian guidelines
- Give and receive constructive criticism
Learner Outcomes Approval Date: 11/16/17
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