HIST 3008

This is an advanced expository writing course that focuses on historical subjects. Its purpose is to develop the skills of writing, critical thinking, historical research, and synthesis. It is required of all History majors and satisfies the university's upper-division writing requirement (GWAR). It involves practical exercises in style, form, and argumentation; improvement of critical skills and powers of synthesis and analysis; and historiography and historical research methods. Prerequisite: Junior or higher and completion of GE A2. Satisfies general education requirement GWAR. To earn credit for the major a grade of 'C-' or better is required.