HIST 4000

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HIST 4000
Honors Proseminar

Course information provided by the 2014-2015 Catalog.

This course is an introduction to the theory, practice, and art of historical research and writing. The primary purpose of this seminar if to provide you with various tools to prepare you for the researching and writing of an honors thesis. We will learn to analyze the relationship between evidence and argument in historical writing; to critically assess the methods and possible biases in a piece of historical writing; to identify debates and sources relevant to a research problem; to use sources creatively; and to understand the various methodological issues associated with historical inquiry, analysis, and presentation.


When Offered Fall, spring.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  5631 HIST 4000   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: History majors. By Permission only - see staff in 450 McGraw Hall. Honors Application required prior to enrollment (enroll during Add/Drop).

    Department Consent Required (Add)