HIST 300: Introduction to Historical Method

HIST 300-003: Jefferson's America
(Fall 2010)

10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR

Research Hall 202

Section Information for Fall 2010

This course uses the topic of Thomas Jefferson’s life and times to introduce students to the methodology of researching, interpreting, and writing history. Students will read both historical documents and secondary sources on a variety of themes and issues, including politics and ideology in the revolutionary era, slavery and race relations, family and domestic life, and education in Jefferson’s America. They will write and revise several short analytical essays on assigned topics and research final projects on topics they choose themselves.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Introduces research skills and methods, as well as historical interpretation, culminating in written and oral presentations. Notes: Topics vary according to instructor. History majors strongly urged to take HIST 300 as soon as possible after reaching 30 credits. Grade of C or better is required to graduate with BA in history. Students may repeat HIST 300 only with permission from the Department of History and Art History and repetitions are limited. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Synthesis
Specialized Designation: Mason Impact., Topic Varies, Writing Intensive in Major
Recommended Prerequisite: History majors with 30 credits or permission of instructor.
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment is limited to students with a major in History.

Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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