HIST308 METHODOLOGY IN HISTORY II

Course Code:2400308
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:6.0
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

HIST 307 dersinin devamı niteliğindedir.


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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