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HIST-3914: Critical Reading and Analysis in History

Description: Develops critical reading skills in history. Demonstrates that historical knowledge is part of a scholarly conversation that grows and evolves over time. Assesses the critical role of interpretation in history, investigates historical controversies and debates, and develops skills to evaluate historiographical trends.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: HIST-2004

Required By: HIST-4914

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 23

Average GPA: 3.40 (rounds to B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 37.07%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 1.06%

Richard F Hirsh202436.4%44.9%9.2%2.6%2.6%4.4%3.133
Dennis Halpin202452.1%38.8%5.2%0.0%2.9%1.0%3.344
Amanda C Demmer202478.4%13.9%7.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.602
Edward J Gitre202381.4%18.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.773
Ladale C Winling202091.6%8.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.841
Peter R Wallenstein202250.0%35.8%7.2%0.0%0.0%7.1%3.391
Robert P Stephens201968.8%12.5%6.3%0.0%12.5%0.0%3.121
Monique S Dufour201960.0%40.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.601
Rachel C Midura202353.6%28.5%10.6%0.0%7.2%0.0%3.142
Marian B Mollin202280.0%20.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.701
Heather L Gumbert202140.0%31.9%15.0%5.0%8.2%0.0%2.882
Melanie A Kiechle202060.0%40.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.571
Carmen M Gitre202380.0%10.0%10.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.671

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Spring 2019Fall 2019Spring 2020Fall 2020Spring 2021Fall 2021Spring 2022Fall 2022Spring 2023Fall 2023Spring 2024Fall 2024Term050% W