HI 300 - The Historian’s Profession

Institution:

Saint Vincent College

Subject:

Description:

History majors will take this introduction to the profession in the fall or spring semester of their sophomore year. In the course, students will become acquainted with varieties of internships and career paths available to history majors. Students will also receive intensive instruction in basic research methods for historians, including such things as developing a research plan, thoroughly learning the library’s layout, becoming familiar with finding aids, using historical journals, understanding ILL, evaluating and using the Internet as a research tool, proper use of primary and secondary sources, and mastering citation practices. Finally, students will become familiar with ethical issues and expectations related to historical writing and careers. Majors only. Three credits.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.stvincent.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 539-9761

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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