HIST 201 - Introduction to History

Units: 4
Introduction to History as a field of study; evaluate competing historical truths, conduct evidence analysis, develop viable research questions, understand different career paths in history. Serves as an introduction to the major, with advising and creation of a digital portfolio.

Equivalent Quarter Course: HIST 2010.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Identify historical arguments and critical examine historical “objectivity”;
Find and analyze primary and secondary historical sources;
Learn how and discern when to employ citation methods and learn the proper format;
Develop compelling research questions;
Understand the rudiments of historiography;
Present historical findings through oral and written methods;
Distinguish methods of applied history inside and outside of the classroom;
Plan for completion of the major, minor or certificate in history, including necessary internships and/or research projects and begin building a portfolio.