Description
399: Methodology and Philosophy.
Goal: To introduce students to the nature of historical inquiry, to the questions such inquiry raises, and to the basics of writing research papers.
Content: A study of the basic methods and tools of historical research and of the philosophical problems posed by the discipline. Required for history, history/political science, and international relations majors who should take it in their junior year.
Taught: Fall.
Credit: 3 hours; S-course.