**NOTE:  This course is only offered in the Fall term and will not be offered in Winter 2019**

Course Synopsis:

By the end of this course, you will:

1. appreciate the origins and development of the historical discipline from the Greek period, with particular reference to historiography from 1800;
2. understand advanced principles and engage in thoughtful practices of historical research and writing;
3. think critically and creatively about both primary and secondary historical sources, and incorporate them effectively in historical research and writing; and
4. undertake, with confidence and skill, hands-on activities related to historical research and writing.

Methods of Evaluation and Weights:

Mid-term Examination    20%
Research Assignment    35%
Seminar Participation    15%
Final Examination         30%

Texts and/or Resources Required:

TBA

Please note:  This is a preliminary web course description only.  The department reserves the right to change without notice any information in this description.  The final, binding course outline will be distributed in the first class of the semester.