HIST 47 - Facts, Evidence, and Explanation

    Recent Professors
    Sean M. Dinces, Vanessa Crispin-Peralta
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    ENGL C1000 , ENGL C1000H , ENGL C1000E , or ESL 1S .
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 1B · IGETC Area 1B · CSU GE Area A3
    Description
    This course presents an overview of research methods used by historians and an introduction to critical analysis and historical writing. Students will develop these skills through a variety of written assignments such as primary source response papers, review essays, and bibliographies. The research component of this course will enhance students’ information competency skills by familiarizing them with the use of resources like online databases, applets, and archives.
    Usually Held
    Thu 11:30am–12:55pm, Thu 9:55am–11:20am, Wed 9:35am–11:00am