HIST 4499

Students will engage in the study of a particular issue in the discipline of history. They will critically analyze the topic from a broad variety of perspectives, thereby developing a comprehensive understanding of both the issue itself and the related historiography. Students will critically evaluate a number of methodological approaches, assess the implications of these approaches, and identify their strengths and weaknesses. Note: This is a seminar course. Students may take this course multiple times for further credit on different topics, for a maximum of 12 credits.