HAPS403

History as a Discipline

30 points

Not offered 2013, offered in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences

Description

This course traces the development of the discipline of history; it examines the principal modern approaches to the study of the past; it makes explicit the methodological principles which underlie historical research and writing; and it encourages reflection on controversial matters concerning truth, objectivity, bias, values and cross-cultural understanding.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval by a HAPS programme coordinator and the relevant Head of Department or School.

Restrictions

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