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By the conclusion of this course, you will have

Followed the development of history as an academic discipline,

Investigated conflicting philosophies of history, and

Become more skilled in elements of historical method:

research, writing, and anlysis. These skills will help you find the thousands of resources available in our electronic age, evaluate the reliability of the organizations and individuals providing that information to you, and make you more confident in your ability to select trustworthy information you can professionally and in your private capacity as well.

Examined the basic concerns of historians in the modern world,