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HIST 283

British Family History Research and Methodology

History College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Records, geographical-historical background, paleography, and methods for reconstruction of individual families and development of demographic and family history studies in England, Scotland, and Wales.

When Taught

Fall

Grade Rule

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

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Note

Also offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at is.byu.edu.

Title

Research

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to explain and use fundamental genealogical (and some historical) resources and methodologies for British research

Title

Analysis

Learning Outcome

Students will evaluate, analyze, and corroborate genealogical information from both original and compiled sources. Students will know and use established citation standards.

Title

Writing

Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate their ability to communicate research methodologies and results in written and oral form.