HIS 2501H - History and Ethnography: Honor

Institution:

Yeshiva University

Subject:

History

Description:

Examines the idea that historically, writers within the Western tradition have often defined themselves in relations to others. By looking at texts and images that purport to show others, the course considers what they say about Europeans ideas of themselves in their historical context, and if it is possible to write about other cultures objectively.Also explores how historians have used cultural difference and ethnological description as causal forces. Formerly HIS 1701H

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.yu.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 960-5400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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