Historical Writing is an advanced expository writing course that focuses on historical subjects. Its purpose is to develop the skills of writing, critical thinking, historical research, and synthesis. It is required of all History majors and satisfies the university's upper-division writing requirement [GWAR]. It involves practical exercises in style, form, and argumentation; improvement of critical skills and powers of synthesis and analysis; and historiography and historical research methods. Prerequisite: a grade of "C-" or better in ENGL 1109 or its equivalent and upper-division standing. To earn credit for the major a grade of "C" or better is required. GWAR
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