HIST 481 - Senior Thesis

Description:
Analysis of the nature of history, of the way historians reason, and of the search for meaning in history. Students must earn a minimum grade of C as a major requirement. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Spring).

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: HIST 302 with a grade of C or higher and senior standing.

Credits: (4)

General Education Category: CE - Culminating Experience

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Locate finding aids, primary, secondary, and tertiary materials in the library, archives, and online
Analyze and draw reasoned conclusions from primary and secondary sources
Isolate and compare the central question(s) and perspective(s) of different kinds of historical narrative
Reconstruct patterns of historical continuity and change in the historical period of study
Analyze cause and effect relationships, bearing in mind multiple causation
Identify the relationship between historical fact and historical interpretations, and situate analysis within a larger historiography
Plan and write a substantial research paper on a topic of your choice, based on preparatory steps
Present coherent, persuasive, and original historical analysis orally and in writing
Demonstrate proper use of formal source citation and avoid plagiarism
Share ideas and critique historical works as part of a collegial community of scholars

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
11/16/17

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