HIST 5101 — Theory and Methodology 1
4 semester hoursGraduateLectureusually offered: falltypical days: MBostonTraditional
Examines the following questions in the context of major issues in current historical research and debate. Where do historical questions come from, and how do we answer them? How do we produce knowledge about historical events and processes? What theoretical models guide historians work? Emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches as well as concrete techniques in historical research. Required of all first-year graduate students.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 1 | 18 | 19 | 95% | 1.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 1 | 19 | 19 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 47% | 8.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 84% · T 16% · W 0% · Th 0% · F 0%
Common patterns: M (84% of sections), T (16% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Christopher Parsons (84% of students) · reviews
- Heather Salter (16% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Unlocks
Courses that list HIST 5101 in their prerequisites.
Links
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