Description
This course is intended to introduce students to the theory and practice of history. Students will read several different examples of historical writing. They will reflect on the reasons for writing and studying history, the importance of collective and individual memory, and the role of narrative in relation to identity. They will also examine the problems with historical memory, the dangers of historicism, and the transformation in the concept of history with the rise of “scientific” historiography. Students can expect to gain significant conceptual nuance about history, which they can then apply to their own research.
Areas of Study: History and Methods
Required/ Elective: Elective
Prerequisites: Admission into a Program of Study
Instructor: Dr. Joydeep Bagchee
