HIST 258 - Introduction to Historiography

Institution:

Virginia Wesleyan University

Subject:

Description:

The discipline of history increasingly emphasizes argumentation in its scholarship, focusing on interpretive historiography. Even though historians regularly study the same sources, they often arrive at markedly different interpretations. By analyzing the differing schools that have developed around various historical questions, students learn how to enter into historical debates by engaging other historians. They also are exposed to some of the most important methodologies in the discipline of history. Prerequisite: history or social studies major or history minor. Offered each fall.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.vwu.edu

Phone Number:

(757) 455-3200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.