HIST 218
The Family and the Law in American History
History
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
The interaction of families with law and government as illustrated in original American sources; individual family histories reconstructed in the broader perspective of history.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Research Methodology
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to identify and solve basic historical and genealogical problems in the United States through primary and secondary source research, using library, archival and technological resources
Title
Incorporate Historical Background
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to recognize and incorporate the historical background of the time and place in their genealogical research
Title
Evidentiary Analysis
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to utilize a significant range of skills and abilities in critical genealogical evidentiary analysis and be able to distinguish that from historical analysis
Title
Knowledge of Sources
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to demonstrate content knowledge of primary historical sources for the United States
Title
Effective Communication
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to produce genealogical research reports and narrative family histories and compiled lineages that are clear, precise and well-written;
Title
Apply Research Skills
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to apply research skills learned to the search for their own ancestors and to assist others in their searches in the United States;
Title
Using Genealogical Technology
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to explain the roles of New.FamilySearch.org and other FamilySearch.org programs, integrating in the process the academic knowledge from this course with a testimony of the current direction of family history in the Chiurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
