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HIST 304

The Expansion of Europe, 1400-1800

History College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Early voyages of discovery and the actions of Europeans in the wider world from about 1400 to 1800.

When Taught

Contact Department

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Title

Historical Knowledge of European Expansion

Learning Outcome

Students will learn content knowledge including: historical actors, critical events, and historical details.

Title

Analytical Writing

Learning Outcome

Students will make arguments based on reasoned evidence, and recognize the subjectivity in the use of evidence.

Title

Compiling a Bibliography

Learning Outcome

Students will produce a bibliography using historical standards.

Title

Research Literature

Learning Outcome

Students will analyze historical documents

Title

Critical Analysis

Learning Outcome

Students will master the skills necessary to summarize, evaluate, and critique historical arguments.