Your expectations of History 200

Hello everyone,

We seemed to have had an interesting first day which bodes well for the remainder of the semester. Before we get into the thick of things, though, I'd like you to consider two issues in your first post.

What you would like to get out of this course [besides a great time, chocolate, 4 credits and an A!]? Our larger goal is to learn the skills of a historian but what would you like to be of particular benefit to you in this course? The answer is wide open but here are some issues to think about in responding. Are you interested in working with a group of peers who share the same passion for history - why? Would you like to improve your reading, writing, or analytical skills? Why - what in specific could use some work or improvement? Are you interested in how to think about history as a teacher - why and how?

And finally, why do you like the study of history? Why is it interesting to you? What in particular moves you? This is a big questions so give it some thought.

Looking forward to your blogs. Remember to email me the address. See you Wednesday.