HIST 301 - Historical Writing

Units: 4
Seminar on writing and revision of reviews, essays, and research papers through study of selected historical topics. Emphasis on form, argument, organization, source citation, and oral presentation.

Prerequisites: HIST 201.
Equivalent Quarter Course: HIST 3010.
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:

Producing a book review, a literature essay and a argumentative topical essay;
Identifying and analyzing historical arguments;
Conducting research using primary and secondary sources;
Properly citing primary and secondary sources within their written work;
Presenting original research and historical analysis in written form;
Developing and presenting original arguments through coherent and convincing college-level writing;
Presenting original findings in an oral presentation