HIST 102 - Investigating HistorySemester Hours: 4
Fall, Spring
A methodology course intended to introduce students to the practice of history. Students will focus on developing the skills necessary to think and work like historians. Students will learn how to identify historical questions, critique and assess a selection of related secondary and primary sources, and write a short research paper on this topic.
Current Special Topics
Investigating the Past: Genealogy as History
Genealogy as History: Do you wonder if anything you’ll do will make a difference in the course of history? Or how historical factors have changed your life? Historians think about these questions often. This course will explore the relationship between what we often consider “private” and broader political and social history. Students will complete the genealogies of their families. They will then connect their family history to pivotal events and processes. This course aims to introduce students to the process of conducting original research and strengthen their understanding of historical analysis and context. When it comes to analyzing the mundane and making sense of the every day, historians draw upon a wide range of sources, including diaries, wills, tax records, census data, photographs, ship logs, newspapers, interviews, and so on. Likewise, we will explore a variety of sources, from family photo albums to census records to local archives.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
HIST 020 , 014F or 014S . Course is recommended for sophomores. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. (Formerly Questioning the Past: The Historian’s Craft.)
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