Description
This course introduces the discipline of history and its centrality for the Humanities. It acquaints the students with different ways of reading, writing, and interpreting historical texts and documents. It also offers a broad overview of historical methodologies and informs students about the rudiments of historiography. Through lectures, close readings of texts (both primary and secondary), and written exercises the course emphasizes the proper scholarly approaches to historical research and writing.
Common questions about HST 205
What is HST 205 at LAU?
HST 205 Historical Tools is a 3-credit course at Lebanese American University (LAU), in the Liberal Studies department. This course introduces the discipline of history and its centrality for the Humanities. It acquaints the students with different ways of reading, writing, and interpreting historical texts and documents.
How many credits is HST 205?
HST 205 Historical Tools is worth 3 credits at LAU.