Historiography and Historical Methods

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the major trends and strategies in the practice of history. Students will become familiar with the kinds of questions historians ask and have asked about major themes in American history since the mid-nineteenth century. Students will also practice historical methods through the completion of a research project chosen in consultation with the professor. This course will feature interviews with leading scholars in diverse subfields of American history who will offer insight into the compelling issues in these fields. These scholars will also provide insight into their own use of historical methods to answer scholarly questions.