Develops the research techniques and habits of mind required to succeed in the History major, honing students' critical, analytical, and synthetic skills while introducing them to History as a discipline and a way of understanding the world. Students practice the kinds of writing required in upper-division History classes. Topics will vary. Prereqs., HIST 1800 (min grade C-) and one of the following: ARSC 1080, 1150, CLAS 1020, PHIL 1500, WRTG 1100, 1150 or 1250 (min grade C-). Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: written communication. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior, or Senior) History (HIST) majors and minors only.
