HIST 54H: HONORS INSTITUTE SEMINAR IN HISTORY
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective Term: | Summer 2022 |
| Units: | 1 |
| Hours: | 1 lecture per week (12 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | Not open to students with credit in HIST 34 or 34H. |
| Degree & Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Student Learning Outcomes
- Discuss the topic critically with instructor and other students
- Explain the importance of the topic to the discipline
- Improve research skills
Description
A seminar in directed readings, discussions and projects in history. Specific topics to be determined by the instructor in consultation with the individual student.
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
- analyze the topic in a skillful and thorough manner.
- discuss the topic critically with instructor and other students, when applicable.
- explain the importance of the topic to the discipline.
- improve research and/or information gathering assessment ability.
- use primary and secondary material to analyze the chosen topic.
Course Content
- Readings, discussion, and critical analysis of the various topics.
- Use of primary and secondary sources and other important monographs as appropriate.
Lab Content
Not applicable.
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
When taught via Foothill Global Access: on-going access to computer with JavaScript-enabled internet browsing software, media plug-ins, and relevant computer applications.
Method(s) of Evaluation
Methods of Evaluation may include but are not limited to the following:
Evaluation of class participation and examinations of readings
Research paper or other significant writing assignments
Method(s) of Instruction
Methods of Instruction may include but are not limited to the following:
Taught as a seminar: lecture, discussion, cooperative learning exercises, oral presentations
Representative Text(s) and Other Materials
Materials selected as appropriate to topic.
Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing, and Outside of Class Assignments
- Reading:
- Read primary and secondary materials
- Writing:
- Write minimum 10-page research paper on assigned topic
- Write critical questions based on weekly readings
- Other:
- Conduct search for primary sources (empirical articles) by accessing web-based databases and other resources
- Meet with other group members to conduct group projects as applicable
Discipline(s)
History