HIST 495: Research Seminar In Historical Topics

0 or 3 credits

Fall 2025 Lecture Upper DivisionVariable Title
Data from
Fall 2025
last updated 6/23/2025

This course is designed to train history majors in the fundamentals of historical research and writing. Course descriptions vary according to specific topics proposed for study by instructors.

Learning Outcomes

1Students will acquire a perspective on and advanced understanding of the course content.

2Students will learn historical skills such as primary source research and analysis and how to form historical arguments.

3Students will advance their information literacy and creative and critical thinking, acquire analytical skills sufficient to distinguish between primary and secondary sources.

4Students will learn to analyze argument and interpretations and recognize interpretive conflicts.

5Students will become familiar with multi-draft writing and the revision process.

Course HIST 495 from Purdue University - West Lafayette.

Restrictions

NOFreshmen (0-14 credits) or Freshmen (15-29 credits)

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