Research Seminar (395-0-20)
Topic
An American Horror
Instructors
Kevin Boyle
847/491-4963
Harris Hall - Room 227
Kevin Boyle teaches modern American history. He serves on the editorial board of Labor: Studies in Working Class History and a past board member of the Labor and Working Class History Association. He also served on the advisory board for the Walter P. Reuther Library of Labor and Urban Affairs.
Meeting Info
Harris Hall L04: Mon, Wed 3:30PM - 4:50PM
Overview of class
An American Horror
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
History Major Concentration(s): Americas
History Minor Concentration(s): United States, Law and Crime
Class Attributes
Advanced Expression
Historical Studies Foundational Discipline
Historical Studies Distro Area
Enrollment Requirements
Enrollment Requirements: Only History majors and minors can currently enroll in this class.
Freshmen may not register for this course.