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Spring 2026 Lecture Distance Learning Upper DivisionVariable Title
Variable title seminar for history majors in their junior year intended to teach historical skills, including research in primary sources, analytical skills, and forming historical arguments. It is a writing-intensive course and counts as one of the major requirements.
Learning Outcomes1History majors will learn historical skills such as primary source research and analysis and how to form historical arguments.
2Acquire analytical skills sufficient to distinguish between primary and secondary sources, to analyze arguments and interpretations, and to recognize interpretive conflicts.
3Engage in integrative learning.
4Develop the ability to recognize, analyze and incorporate primary source material into scholarly investigations and analyses.
5Improve their information literacy and enhance their creative thinking.
6Strengthen skills in critical thinking and oral communication.
7Improve their writing skills.
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