HIS 3923 - The Truth in History and the Truth of History (3)
When Offered: On Demand GEN ED: Historical Studies Designation The primary goal of this course is to help students understand how historians determine the truth in history. The class will use the example of a specific historical event. Students will examine reasoned arguments about truth, relevant social theories necessary for understanding social processes, and primary and secondary sources about the event in question. The class will integrate these materials to explore how historians determine the truth in history and the truth of history.