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2025 Spring > GRAD > HIST > HIST 605

Introduction to Historiography

Course #: HIST 605

Description:
This introductory course in historiography is required for all tracks in the History MA. It is designated as a reading course in which students will explore critical theoretical approaches in history. The study of historiography involves both the study of the methodologies used by historians, as well as the study of the development of the discipline of history over time. Students will learn how a field of historical study is defined, study dominant historical approaches and themes over time, and understand how to position research within a larger historiographical debate.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-req = Graduate degree student

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 10503 W
4:00 - 6:45 pm
Gengenbach,Heidi M04-0624 History Conference Rm
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 15
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This course uses low-cost course material which will cost less than $50. For more information about low-cost course material, please visit open.umb.edu
Pre Requisites: Pre-req = Graduate degree student
Course Attributes:
02 10505
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McCahill,Elizabeth May On-line course
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 20
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-req = Graduate degree student
Course Attributes: