Research Seminar (395-0-20)

Topic

An American Horror

Instructors

Kevin Gerard Boyle
847/491-4963
Harris Hall - Room 227

Meeting Info

Harris Hall L05: Mon, Wed 3:30PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

History 395 explores the nature of historical research. In this class we won't simply be reading other scholars' work, though. We'll be doing the work of history, digging deeply into one profoundly disturbing event in the American past and interpreting it as best we can.

Please note that this class centers on a horrific act of racial violence. Students who want to know more about its content before enrolling are encouraged to contact the instructor.

Learning Objectives

This is a course on historical methods. It is designed to immerse students in those methods by making them into practicing historians. Students will work on their analytical and writing skills.

Evaluation Method

Final grades will be determined by a series of writing assignments and students' participation in class discussion.

Class Notes

Concentration: Americas

Class Attributes

Advanced Expression
Historical Studies Foundational Discipline
Historical Studies Distro Area

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Freshmen may not register for this course.