HIST 307 Introduction to Historiography Units: 6.00
This course will introduce students to the study of historiography. Topics include: the history of the practices of researching and writing history; an introduction to some of the world's past seminal historical writers and thinkers; how present-day issues and concerns affect the writing of history; and key concepts in historical thinking.
Learning Hours: 240 (72 Seminar, 168 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Registration in a HIST Specialization, Major, or Joint Honours Plan.
Exclusion HIST 330/6.0 (Topic Title: Introduction to Historiography - 2021/22).
Course Equivalencies: HIST 307; HIST 307B
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Be familiar with major world traditions in the history of historical thought, and key concepts.
- Differentiate among varying arguments and positions.
- Understand how the discipline and profession work.
- Demonstrate their understanding of the historiographic significance of an individual famous historian.
- Present the results of their research and experience review by one’s class peers.
- Improve their verbal and written communication skills.