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B.A. in History Outcome Set
Goal 1:
Students will become familiar with the various approaches to analyzing and understanding the past. |
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Outcome 1.1 Complexity of history
Students will be able to demonstrate on in-class essays an understanding of the complexity of forces (e.g. class, politics, ideas, economics, technology) in historical developments. |
University Learning Outcomes: 1A: Ability to read critically., 1B: Ability to write critically., 1D: Ability to think critically., 1F: Critical problem solving., 2A: Writing skills, 2C: Competence in information management, 3A: Knowledge in the major discipline, 3B: Ability to apply knowledge of discipline, 5E: Ability to work independently, 6B: Understanding of cultural and ethnic diversity., 6C: Research methods/analysis/technology for problem solving, 6D: Interdisciplinary knowledge |
Outcome 1.2 Advanced complexity of history
In senior seminar students will demonstrate through their research projects an ability to explain the multitude of forces that shape human history.
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University Learning Outcomes: 1A: Ability to read critically., 1B: Ability to write critically., 1C: Ability to speak critically., 1D: Ability to think critically., 1F: Critical problem solving., 2A: Writing skills, 2B: Oral presentation skills, 2C: Competence in information management, 2D: Computer literacy, 3A: Knowledge in the major discipline, 3B: Ability to apply knowledge of discipline, 5D: Responsibility in group settings, 5E: Ability to work independently, 6B: Understanding of cultural and ethnic diversity., 6C: Research methods/analysis/technology for problem solving, 6D: Interdisciplinary knowledge |
Goal 2:
Students will learn about major debates among historians and interpretations of historical change and causality (historiography). |
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2.1 Historiography
In Historical Writing students will demonstrate an understanding of the historiography of their research topic in their papers. |
University Learning Outcomes: 1A: Ability to read critically., 1B: Ability to write critically., 1D: Ability to think critically., 1F: Critical problem solving., 2A: Writing skills, 2C: Competence in information management, 3A: Knowledge in the major discipline, 3B: Ability to apply knowledge of discipline, 5E: Ability to work independently, 6C: Research methods/analysis/technology for problem solving |
2.2 Advanced Historiography
In senior seminar students will demonstrate an advanced understanding of the historiography of their research topic. |
University Learning Outcomes: 1A: Ability to read critically., 1B: Ability to write critically., 1C: Ability to speak critically., 1D: Ability to think critically., 1F: Critical problem solving., 2A: Writing skills, 2B: Oral presentation skills, 2C: Competence in information management, 2D: Computer literacy, 3A: Knowledge in the major discipline, 3B: Ability to apply knowledge of discipline, 5D: Responsibility in group settings, 5E: Ability to work independently, 6C: Research methods/analysis/technology for problem solving |
Goal 3:
Students will learn world geography in relation to historical events and developments. |
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3.1 Historical Geography
Students will be able to identify sites of historical significance and utilize maps effectively in discussing historical developments. |
University Learning Outcomes: 1A: Ability to read critically., 1D: Ability to think critically., 1F: Critical problem solving., 2C: Competence in information management, 2D: Computer literacy, 3A: Knowledge in the major discipline, 3B: Ability to apply knowledge of discipline, 5E: Ability to work independently, 6B: Understanding of cultural and ethnic diversity., 6C: Research methods/analysis/technology for problem solving, 6D: Interdisciplinary knowledge |
Goal 4:
Students will learn to research and write according to the standards and conventions of the discipline. |
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4.1 Historical research
Students will demonstrate the skills necessary to conduct historical research. |
University Learning Outcomes: 1A: Ability to read critically., 1D: Ability to think critically., 1F: Critical problem solving., 2C: Competence in information management, 2D: Computer literacy, 3A: Knowledge in the major discipline, 3B: Ability to apply knowledge of discipline, 5E: Ability to work independently, 6C: Research methods/analysis/technology for problem solving |
4.2 Historical writing
Students will be able to craft well-organized and grammatically correct essays. |
University Learning Outcomes: 1A: Ability to read critically., 1B: Ability to write critically., 1D: Ability to think critically., 2A: Writing skills, 2C: Competence in information management, 2D: Computer literacy, 3A: Knowledge in the major discipline, 3B: Ability to apply knowledge of discipline, 5E: Ability to work independently, 6C: Research methods/analysis/technology for problem solving,
GWAR Program Outcomes: Goal 1: Objective 1, Goal 2: Outcome 1, Goal 2: Outcome 2, Goal 2: Outcome 3, Goal 2: Outcome 4, Goal 3: Outcome 1, Goal 3: Outcome 2 |
4.3 Chicago style documentation
In research papers students will be able to correctly utilize Chicago style documentation. |
University Learning Outcomes: 1A: Ability to read critically., 1D: Ability to think critically., 1F: Critical problem solving., 2A: Writing skills, 2C: Competence in information management, 3B: Ability to apply knowledge of discipline, 5E: Ability to work independently, 6C: Research methods/analysis/technology for problem solving |
Goal 5:
Students will develop analytical and critical thinking skills in examining the past. |
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5.1 Analysis and interpretation
Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze historical evidence (primary and secondary sources) and incorporate it into an interpretation of the past. |
University Learning Outcomes: 1A: Ability to read critically., 1B: Ability to write critically., 1D: Ability to think critically., 1F: Critical problem solving., 2A: Writing skills, 2C: Competence in information management, 2D: Computer literacy, 3A: Knowledge in the major discipline, 3B: Ability to apply knowledge of discipline, 5E: Ability to work independently, 6A: Possess and demonstrate an ethical framework, 6C: Research methods/analysis/technology for problem solving |
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