HIST 497 - History and Theory

A survey of themes and problems in Western historiography from antiquity to the present. It examines the history of historical writing and engages in a historical analysis of the theory, presuppositions, and implications of historical practice. The purpose of the course is to make students familiar with the scholars, texts, and debates in the field as well as the impact of theory on the representation of the past.

Prerequisite: Junior status.
Credits: 4
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This is a writing-enhanced course.
*** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.