HIST 201 - Why History Matters

Units: 4
Methods and skills for historical interpretation, including distinguishing primary sources from secondary works. Reasoning from evidence to establish valid historical assertions. Consideration of representation, empathy and accuracy. Gateway to advanced work in the history major and degree concentrations.

Strongly Recommended Preparation: Lower-division history course(s)
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground, or Hybrid, or Online-Asynchronous, or Online-Synchronous.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

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

Evaluate history as interpretations of the past based on evidence.
Distinguish primary sources from secondary works.
Identify scholarly sources using the University Library.
Distinguish among summary, paraphrase, and direct quotation.
Apply the Chicago-style citation system consistently.
Demonstrate familiarity with archives, both physical and digital.
Demonstrate organized collection and use of primary and secondary sources.
Evaluate historical arguments.
Present historical findings through oral projects.
Review major concentrations through recent scholarship and professional practices.