HIST 255 - Special Topics in History

5.0 Credits
Examines specialized topics in History, usually centered on a particular theme, person, event, or era. The particular topic will vary with each offering and will be dependent upon faculty and student interest. Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL 100.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Identify seminal figures, groups, ideas, events, movements, and institutions within the particular subject, along with their impact(s). [REASON]
Compare/contrast the philosophies, issues, and actions of different figures, groups, time periods, regions, and/or cultures, when appropriate. [REASON]
Examine and evaluate historical information/arguments from different source forms. [REASON]
Express their findings in formal/informal writing, classroom discussion, online discussion, research projects, and/or oral presentation. [COMMUNICATE]