HIS 200 - Doing History: An Introduction
Department: History
Description: Introduction to the discipline, including study of research and writing techniques, historical methods, and the nature and varieties of history. It is recommended that History and History-Social Sciences Education majors take HIS 200 prior to taking any 300-level History courses. Must be taken by students who begin at Illinois State University no later than the end of their sophomore year, by transfer students by the end of the junior year, or with approval of the department chairperson.
Credit Hours: 3
New Course Catalog Information Effective 05-19-2025
New Description: Introduction to methods and debates in the discipline of history. Majors should take HIS 200 prior to taking any 300-level History courses. Must be taken by students who begin at Illinois State no later than the end of their sophomore year, and by transfer students before they take HIS 300.
Current Offerings
Fall 2025
- 001 - Lecture (In Person): M W 12:35 PM - 1:50 PM , Stewart Winger 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
- 002 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 9:35 AM - 10:50 AM , Christine Varga-Harris 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
- 003 - Lecture (In Person): M W 12:35 PM - 1:50 PM , Amy Wood 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
- 004 - Lecture (In Person): M W 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM , Stewart Winger 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025
Location: Schroeder Hall 103 (SCH 103)
Instructor: Stewart Winger
Course Specification: Majors Only
Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025
Location: Schroeder Hall 203 (SCH 203)
Instructor: Christine Varga-Harris
Course Specification: Majors Only
Textbooks have not been finalized for section.
Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025
Location: Schroeder Hall 212 (SCH 212)
Instructor: Amy Wood
Course Specification: Majors Only
Textbooks have not been finalized for section.
Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025
Location: Schroeder Hall 206 (SCH 206)
Instructor: Stewart Winger
Course Specification: Majors Only