University General Course Catalog 2026-2027 
    
    Oct 24, 2026  
University General Course Catalog 2026-2027

HIST 783E - Historiography: Europe to 1500

(3 units)
Extensive readings in the literature of historical methods and a comprehensive survey of European history from antiquity to 1500.

Maximum units a student may earn: 6

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

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. produce a historiographical essay analyzing major debates and methodological approaches in pre‑1500 European history.
2. identify and explain major themes across a range of European contexts.
3. critically analyze major secondary works.
4. assess how historiographical approaches to European history have changed over time.


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