GCHC courses aim to enhance students’ critical thinking ability when using a historical perspective to understand the past and present in academic, professional, and social/political situations.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
After completing a course in this category, students should be able to:
Identify major trends and historical periods and figures in civilization in order to relate past events to present issues;
Demonstrate an awareness of the uses and limitations of different historical evidence;
Use appropriate tools and resources to conduct an inquiry into a current issue from a historical/cultural perspective;
Evaluate their own historical tradition and heritage.