The emphasis in this course, however, is less on memorizing dates and names and more on using that information to develop reading and writing skills to explain why things happened as a way to understand the present as well as the past. Required Books can be purchased at the bookstore in Cavanaugh Hall or at Folletts. In a pinch, there is a copy of each on Reserve in the Library. This is due Thursday, August 31 st . We will discuss this assignment in more depth, but the purpose is to think about the life and times of this individual and situate him in his historical context.
Papers are due at the start of the class.
We will discuss the exams as they approach. We will discuss this assignment in greater depth, but here is a brief overview. You may work with other students on this assignment, but each of you needs to choose a different piece of evidence and you should elaborate the differences between the examples. Lastly, you should reflect on the advantages and disadvantages of this kind of source. It is also possible for you to develop your own topic.