HIST 396 - Philosophy and Methods

The course explores the ways historians, past and present, think about and practice the craft of writing history. It introduces students to new fields of historical research and multi-disciplinary approaches to the past. Special emphasis is placed on developing skills necessary for becoming successful writers in the field. This course is required for all majors and should be taken in the second term of the sophomore year or during the junior year.

Credits: 4

Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

Class Level Restriction: Sophomore standing