HISTORICAL STUDIES
Introduction to historical studies at the research university. Emphasis on interpretation and critical thinking. Topics vary.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Sophomore standing or 3 credits in HISTORY Course Designation: Core GenEd - Humanities & Arts Breadth - Humanities or Social Science Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Synthesize and critically analyze a range of primary and secondary sources. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Respond to, discuss, and reflect upon historical questions. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Craft stimulating and relevant historical questions of their own. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Build evidence-based historical arguments and effectively communicate their ideas. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Synthesize and critically analyze a range of primary and secondary sources. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Respond to, discuss, and reflect upon historical questions. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Craft stimulating and relevant historical questions of their own. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Build evidence-based historical arguments and effectively communicate their ideas. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027