The Uses of Historiography HIST300: Historiography CSU-Pueblo Dr. Kristen Epps

What Is Historiography? 1) “The body of literature dealing with historical matters; histories collectively” 2) “The body of techniques, theories, and principles of historical research and presentation; methods of historical scholarship” 3) The history of historical study and the important debates occurring in the field (Definitions #1 and #2 from dictionary.com)

The Uses of Historiography Introduction to the field

The Uses of Historiography Introduction to the field Insight into our trajectory

The Uses of Historiography Introduction to the field Insight into our trajectory Professionalization

The Uses of Historiography Introduction to the field Insight into our trajectory Professionalization Illustrates potential methodologies

The Uses of Historiography Introduction to the field Insight into our trajectory Professionalization Illustrates potential methodologies Brings up the “big” questions

The Uses of Historiography Introduction to the field Insight into our trajectory Professionalization Illustrates potential methodologies Brings up the “big” questions Teaches us about the present