HIST300

Writing-Intensive

How do we know what actually happened in the past? What is a "reliable source" and where are they found? Whose history deserves to be written and who gets to write it? This course examines how these questions have been answered by different schools of historical thought and considers the purpose and value of studying history in today's world. The course consists of three main components: first, charting the development of the discipline of history; second, acquiring hands-on experience in archives at the College and elsewhere; third, understanding the many possible applications of the study of history in various careers. Prerequisite: an introductory history course. Required of all history majors.