HIST 548 History and Biography

3 credits · History and Classical Studies · Faculty of Arts · Not scheduled for 2026–2027

Biography is one of the oldest and most popular historical genres. This course examines the relationship between biographical life writing and historical analysis. Readings include exemplary works of both popular and scholarly biography as well as discussions of biographical research methods. The se…

Prerequisites

At least one HIST course at the 400 level or higher.

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