Professor: Robert W. Brown
Course Description
A study of special problems in a selected area of history with emphasis on historiography, methods, research, and writing skills. PREREQ: 2.0 QPA in history courses taken, and completion of 15 hours of advanced history courses.
Course Syllabus and Information
Course Outline and Assigned Readings
Key Terms for the Study of History and Historiography
What is History? (from The History Guide)
Why Study or Write History (Essay)
Why Study or Write History (Discussion Questions I)
Research Questions and the Annotated Bibliography
Reading Primary Sources (Discussion Questions 3)
Evaluating Primary and Secondary Sources on the Internet (Discussion Questions 5)
Key Terms for the Study of Historiography
Historiography Exam: Description and Essay Question
Portfolio Checklist and Course Grade Sheet
World Wide Web Resources for HST 4510