Providing a foundation for concepts and skills to students interested in learning about college-level History, this course aims to answer three fundamental questions: what is history, why study history, and how do historians write about the past? Students will explore theories of History, survey different forms of Historical writing, develop critical reading skills, analyze primary and secondary sources, practice research and writing techniques, and survey the professional opportunities open to those who have an understanding of History.
The course is open to anyone interested in History, not just History majors.