Topics in History (242-0-70)

Topic

Understanding Hist. Sources

Instructors

Dahlia El Zein

Meeting Info

Northwestern Qatar Room 2-255: Mon, Wed 11:30AM - 12:45PM (AST)

Overview of class

In this course you will explore a range of historical sources and discover what secrets they can tell you about the past. Each week you will focus on one type of source and, with the aid of theoretical guides, discover how they can help you build historical interpretations. The sources will come from all over the world, including the Middle East, and cover the last 500 years. Our goal is to understand how different kinds of sources contribute to our historical understanding in different ways. We will start by reading written sources, such as diaries or newspapers, before looking at visual sources, such as portraits or cartoons, and finally study physical sources, such as clothes or architecture. By the end sources to support analytical arguments about the past. Effective use of evidence is key skill for anyone interested in taking further history courses and for your undergraduate education in general.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisites: None

Open to First-year students, sophomores and ABP Dual Enrolled students

Open for cross-registration

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: NUQ: Seats are reserved for Sophomore and Freshmen only.