HIS 302 - Historiography: Perspectives on Historians and Histories

3 Credits

This course presents an introduction to the history, method, and practice of writing history (historiography) from the Enlightenment era to the present. Through textual readings, research in primary sources, and oral presentations on aspects of historiography that have sparked controversy, students gain familiarity with the problems and pleasures of historical research and a new appreciation of how our historical knowledge is created.
Prerequisite: History majors only who are second semester sophomores, juniors, and seniors. 1.) advanced class standing and a previous course in the area; or a general level of competence indicated by three previous courses in the social sciences and/or humanities 2.) seminars and colloquia require the permission of the instructor.
When Offered: Fall, Spring

Catalog Year: 2008-2009