HTY 219 - Topics in History

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University of Maine at Machias

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The topic of this course varies in response to student interest and faculty availability and expertise. 3 Cr HTY 223 Introduction to Historical StudiesThe simplest and most complex of the humanities or social sciences, history is grounded In the human urge to make sense of the present by telling stories about the past. Students tend to share the general public's notion that history presents a series of established facts, which may be entertaining or enlightening. This course seeks to correct that view by exploring the diverse repertoire of assumptions, goals, approaches, and interpretations among historians past and present. While introducing the history of history and theoretical issues surrounding its practice, the course is also a practical introduction to reading, writing, and research within the discipline. Prerequisite: Successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENG 101. 3 Cr

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umm.maine.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 255-1200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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