2024-2025 Catalog

HIS2765 Writing About History: GT-CO3

This course develops the skills of historical writing, including the use of rhetorical devices in persuasive historical arguments, critical analysis of historical problems, writing and revision of multiple drafts, different technologies of research and writing, and evaluation of historical sources for relevance and reliability. Through reading a variety of secondary and primary sources and engaging in several types of historical writing and conversations, students extend their understanding of the conventions of clear and concise writing about history. They also devise strategies to communicate historical information by identifying workable topics, locating and annotating primary and secondary sources in libraries, archives and published materials, and adapting their writing style to communicate with a variety of audiences.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

College English Readiness: Equivalent testing score or enrollment in or completion of ENG 0090 or higher.

Old Course

HIS 265

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