The course will provide opportunities to share insights and questions, and provide and receive feedback, in small groups. The course will provide opportunities to learn efficient research techniques, i.e. to learn where and how to find information on a historical topic. The course will require students to complete a research project using secondary sources, through which they practice interpretation of a single historical event or problem from a variety of angles, and learn to evaluate conflicting or competing analyses. Could help you with any history course. Each of you will be assigned one or two chapters in this book, and those of you interested in US history may want to purchase it.
Purchase is optional, and a copy is also on reserve.
Although you are required to follow this manual in your writing, purchase is optional. Further information about readings and written assignments will be presented in class, in advance of due dates. 12, Brundage, Ch. You are expected to come on time and prepared to contribute to intelligent and thoughtful discussions, and with drafts of written work for your home team peer review. Absences will affect your grade both directly and indirectly.