University of Portland Bulletin 2012-2013

HST 300 Introduction to Historical Methods

A required course for history majors that provides an introduction to the discipline of history and how it is practiced by historians. Students will examine various types of evidence used by historians and the methods of analysis that they apply to construct historical arguments through primary document collection and analysis, review of historiography, and peer discussion.

Prerequisite

One 200-level history course or permission of the department chair.