Introduction to History

Catalog description

Team-taught by the faculty of the Department of History, this course introduces students to the various theories and methods that underlie historical scholarship, and to the value of historical analysis to disciplines, careers, and professions. This course goes beyond high-school level teaching and analysis contained in Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses to lead students to think about history as an analytical tool to understand every aspect of the lives that our students will lead in the 21st century. Students with a 5 on an AP History exam or a 6 or 7 on an IB Higher Level History exam who successfully complete HSTY 100 will receive recognition for this work with three additional history elective credits. Prereq: Score of 4 or 5 on AP History Exam or Score of 5, 6 or 7 on IB Higher Level History Exam.