HIST308 METHODOLOGY IN HISTORY II

Course Code:2400308
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:7.0
Department:History
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. FERDAN ERGUT
Offered Semester:Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

The course aims to develop student skills on the following themes:

- Peculiaritites of historical thinking 

- Causal explanations in history

-The problem of objectivity in history writing

- Problematic nature of documents


Course Content

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Course Learning Outcomes

All the course objectives specified is directed at one learning outcome: Students who take this course will develop competencies for writing history according to universal standards rather than any parochial perspective.


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1are familiar with general world historical periods and trends; demonstrate knowledge of key facts, ideas, societies, organizations, cultures, structures and processes related to a variety of historical contexts.
2are familiar with existing scholarly literature, historiography and historical methodology; and have developed the ability to approach them critically.
3are acquainted with interdisciplinary approaches.
4are able to generate research questions and conduct independent historical research by locating and analyzing primary and/or secondary sources; can construct viable arguments based on source interpretation.
5have developed sufficient English language skills; additionally, they have acquired the skill to read both printed texts and manuscripts in Ottoman Turkish.
6are able to present research results both in oral and written form.
7are able to work individually or as part of a team.
8are equipped with academic ethics.
9are aware of modern day issues and current events; have the skills and knowledge to generate informed opinions.

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