HIST 783B - Historiography: The US since 1877

(3 units)

Extensive readings in the literature of historical methods and a comprehensive survey of American history from the end of the Civil War to the 21st century.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. write a lengthy historiographical analysis or research paper in which historiography figures prominently.
2. identify the main themes of the field in individual and group discussions.
3. analyze examples of major secondary works in the field.
4. explain the major themes of American historical writing from the end of the Civil War to the present.

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