HIST 391 - Research Methods in History

4 credit(s)
This course is an introduction to research methods for students in history and the humanities. It examines the principles of research design, methodology, and the analytic and theoretical frameworks of interpretation used by historians. In conjunction, it will study how historical methodology and patterns of interpretation have changed over time. It introduces students to the fundamentals of primary and secondary research conducted both in libraries and archives. It is required of all History majors.

Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Analyzing and Interpreting Texts.Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above (60 or more completed credits).