FA 2020 | INTLSTD 205 - What is History?

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INTLSTD 205 - What is History?

Fall 2020, Section 001

Instruction Mode: Section 001 is Online (see other Sections below)

Subject: International Studies (INTLSTD)

Department: LSA II: International and Comparative Studies

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Credits:

Requirements & Distribution:

HU, RE

Consent:

With permission of instructor.

Repeatability:

May not be repeated for credit.

Cross-Listed Classes:

HISTORY 101 - What is History?, Section 001

Primary Instructor:

Mir,Farina

Instructor:

Alberto,Paulina Laura

Description

Instruction Mode: MC

You might think you know what history is: it’s what happened in the past — the names, dates, and events that fill textbooks. But think again. History is not about memorizing facts. It’s about asking questions about the past, finding clues, and using our imaginations to piece those clues together into stories — stories that shape our present and future. • Does this mean history is fiction? • Who gets to do history — whose stories should we accept as true? • How is history different in different parts of the world? • How do political struggles, in the U.S. and around the globe, shape the way people see the past and use it in their everyday lives? • Can history predict or improve the future, and if not, what is history for? • Must histories only be written in books? Or are there other sites that "produce" history? Put another way, where can we "find" history? This course will introduce you to various approaches to history, drawing examples from across the globe and throughout the centuries. But above all, it will teach you new ways of thinking critically and internationally about the world you live in — its past, present, and future. And it will help you prepare for any future courses or endeavors that require you to assess different kinds of evidence, to grapple with conflicting interpretations about a topic, to engage in critical inquiry and analysis, to craft an argument, and to develop empathy through historical or cultural understanding. Book Cost: One paperback book (used copies of the book are generally available).

Course Requirements:

Assignments for this course consist of one short essay (2-3 pages), two take-home exams, and two short reading quizzes, along with weekly reading assignments and participation in discussion sections and in lectures.

Class Format:

This class consists of two lectures per week, offered synchronously online and available subsequently on Canvas for asynchronous viewing. Students will have one GSI-led discussion section per week. All discussions sections will be synchronous, but students may choose between hybrid online/in-person and fully online formats

Schedule

INTLSTD 205 - What is History?

Section

Class Instruction Mode

Class
Number

Enrollment
Status

Open
Seats

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Day/Time Location

Start/End Date

Schedule Listing

Section:

001 (LEC)

Instruction Mode:

Online

Class No:

25023

Enroll Stat:

Open

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

TuTh

11:30AM - 1:00PM

REMOTE

Partial Term 8/31/20 - 12/10/20

Note: Lectures are remote and a mix of synchronous and asynchronous teaching. Sections are remote and taught synchronously except where noted. Enrolled students are expected to be available remotely during all scheduled class and section times.

Section:

002 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

Online

Class No:

25024

Enroll Stat:

Closed

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

10:00AM - 11:00AM

REMOTE

Partial Term 8/31/20 - 12/10/20

Section:

003 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

Online

Class No:

25025

Enroll Stat:

Closed

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

11:00AM - 12:00PM

REMOTE

Partial Term 8/31/20 - 12/10/20

Section:

004 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

Hybrid

Class No:

25026

Enroll Stat:

Closed

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

12:00PM - 1:00PM

REMOTE

Partial Term 8/31/20 - 12/10/20

Note: Section 004: Instruction is a mixture of in-person and remote, and will be taught synchronously. Remote-only students should register under section 014.

Section:

005 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

Online

Class No:

25027

Enroll Stat:

Open

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

1:00PM - 2:00PM

REMOTE

Partial Term 8/31/20 - 12/10/20

Section:

006 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

Online

Class No:

25028

Enroll Stat:

Closed

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

1:00PM - 2:00PM

REMOTE

Partial Term 8/31/20 - 12/10/20

Section:

007 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

Hybrid

Class No:

25029

Enroll Stat:

Closed

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

1:00PM - 2:00PM

REMOTE

Partial Term 8/31/20 - 12/10/20

Note: Section 007: Instruction is a mixture of in-person and remote, and will be taught synchronously. Remote-only students should register under section 017.

Section:

008 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

Online

Class No:

25167

Enroll Stat:

Open

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

2:00PM - 3:00PM

REMOTE

Partial Term 8/31/20 - 12/10/20

Section:

009 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

Online

Class No:

26256

Enroll Stat:

Open

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

2:00PM - 3:00PM

REMOTE

Partial Term 8/31/20 - 12/10/20

Section:

010 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

Hybrid

Class No:

27798

Enroll Stat:

Open

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

3:00PM - 4:00PM

REMOTE

Partial Term 8/31/20 - 12/10/20

Note: Section 010: Instruction is a mixture of in-person and remote, and will be taught synchronously. Remote-only students should register under section 020.

Section:

011 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

Hybrid

Class No:

27799

Enroll Stat:

Open

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

3:00PM - 4:00PM

ARR

Partial Term 8/31/20 - 12/10/20

Note: All seats are reserved for CSP/Bridge students. CSP students may register for this section under the HISTORY subject without permission. Students wanting to register under INTLSTD 205 must email Professor Alberto (palberto@umich.edu) for permission.

Section:

014 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

Online

Class No:

39309

Enroll Stat:

Open

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

8/31/20 - 12/8/20

Note: Remote-only student registration for section 004.

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