HIST 4800R - Independent Study

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

History

Description:

Designed to meet the individual needs of advanced students in the History Department who wish to pursue a specific focus of special interest not available in the existing course offerings. Students work under close supervision by appropriate faculty in the design and successful completion of the course. Structured by a formal contractual arrangement with the faculty member that is submitted at the beginning of the semester in which that course work is undertaken. Students are expected to meet with the faculty mentor each week and to provide the faculty member with progress reports and assignment development for feedback and grading purposes on an ongoing basis. Repeatable up to 6 credits subject to graduation restrictions. Offered by arrangement. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain how major political, social, and cultural developments have shaped their historical or methodological topic. 2. Develop and utilize the analytical skills necessary for understanding a variety of primary and secondary historical sources and relevant methodological techniques. 3. Improve their written and oral communication skills through course assignments, including a final paper. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Credits:

1.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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