HIST135 CM - Pseudohistory

The objective of this course is to develop the skills needed to distinguish between reliable and unreliable historical arguments. We will examine several sensational arguments about the past that been widely discredited by professional historians - what might be called pseudohistory. The case studies touch on a wide range of regions, including the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia. By comparing pseudohistorical works with serious works of history, and by studying the ways in which professional historians interpret evidence, we will define and analyze the basic elements of historical writing that make an argument trustworthy.

Offered: Every year

Credit: 1

Course Number: HIST135 CM