HIS 558SEM - Approaches World History

Participants in this course will critically examine the state of research in and teaching of world history. We begin by reading about and discussing debates over how world history should be conceptualized and taught. Then we will analyze a variety of world history textbooks in light of the theoretical concerns explored in the first few weeks. In the second half of the semester, participants will lead seminar sessions on aspects of world history of particular interest to them. Assignments include reading reports, textbook analyses, class leadership, and a historiographic paper on an aspect of world history selected in consultation with the instructor.

Credits: 3