HIST 723A - Research Seminar in World History

(3 units)

This seminar is focused on the development and practice of world history across a range of places and approaches. Rather than a structured chronological or geographic survey, the course emphasizes research and writing, designed to explore the questions and practices of the field. Students will engage with major works in world history, evaluate methodological approaches, explore thematic and comparative frameworks, and produce an original article length research paper grounded in primary sources.

Maximum units a student may earn: 6

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

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. write an original research paper using primary sources.
2. identify the main skills of historians in individual and group discussions.
3. analyze examples of major research approaches in the field.

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