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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