Seminar class in source studies I 2900-HAMC-SOURCE1

Knowledge:
 The student knows the various kinds of primary sources that can be used in historical research.
 The student is able to define the key concepts of source criticism, such as ‘bias,’ ‘framing,’ ‘positionality,’ etc.

Skills:
 The student grasps the significance of primary sources for historical research.
 The student is able to offer a critique of a primary source, understanding its historical value as well as limitations.
 The student knows how to confront different kinds of sources and weigh their value against each other.
 The student knows how to balance primary and secondary sources, and how to use both of them effectively.

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