History Methods and Applications    3 s.h

Catalog description

The first part of the course focuses on historical methods, including the nature and use of primary and secondary sources; collection and interpretation of data; analysis and critical thinking; historians’ resources, tools, and scholarly apparatus; and general historical standards. The second part explores opportunities for the application of the historians’ skills, from professional fields and career options to personal development and everyday life. Students completing the course will have developed skills and resources applicable to career development, including creating a professional portfolio and sample grant application.