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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

HI 393 - The Historian’s Craft: Theory and Methodology


An examination and analysis within a global perspective of selected influential works of historical writing since antiquity. The seminar will examine these texts as models of historical literature as well as explore the various theories and methodologies they propose. Topics examined may include (and are not limited to) the following: ancient and medieval historiography, Marxism, feminism, positivism, and postmodernism.

Credits: 4

Prerequisites/Restrictions: One HI Course; Juniors and Seniors Only.

Notes: This course is not open to students who have taken JS-309.