HIST 1000 - Thinking Historically About...

This course frames history as an investigation of the past and various interpretations of it. Students will work with a variety of primary and secondary sources to understand the meanings and significance that people projected onto historical events and ideas. Through investigations focused on important historical themes and approaches (including gender, political economy, environment, and/or culture), students will practice asking and investigating historical questions to arrive at their own interpretations of the past. This course is structured around historical methods and developing a historical perspective, so the exact themes, approaches, and content will vary from section to section. 3 credits