General Field Seminar in American History: 1900-on (410-3-20)
Instructors
Brett Gadsden
Harris Hall 209
Meeting Info
Harris Hall room 101: Wed 2:00PM - 4:50PM
Overview of class
Combining classics and the best new work in the field, this seminar explores the evolution of historical scholarship on The United States Since 1900, samples its variety, and seeks to identify future research trajectories. Along the way, it teaches graduate students to read quickly but carefully, to identify and evaluate arguments, to recognize and appreciate methodological and interpretive differences, and to locate their own preferences and place in the field. In sum, the course provides the foundation for future research, success on field exams, and a professional career.