This course focuses on the methods of historical study, the sources for doing historical research, and the craft of writing history. It will introduce students to a wide variety of methods and approaches to the study of the past, and to critically examine the issues of 'doing' history. Classes will consist of lectures, discussions, as well as visits to libraries, museums, and occasional fieldtrips. On a more practical level, students will learn how to take class notes, prepare for examinations, compile bibliographies, and write short book reports and research papers.

CILO-1: Acquire basic reading skills, including active reading, summarizing, and identifying main points. CILO-2: Acquire basic writing skills, including crafting a thesis, organizing a paper, and using evidence. CILO-3: Acquire basic speaking skills, including presenting, peer reviewing, and discussing in small groups. CILO-4: Engage with the methodological and theoretical foundations of the modern historical discipline. CILO-5: Acquire basic research skills in the field of historical theory and practice.