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H 3000
Workshop in History
Summer, 2003
CRN 50315 NO. 3000 SEC. 00
CLASS: (Tu. Th. 10:30am - 12:20pm)
Workshop Web Address: (Pending)
Class Loc.: (Bush Memorial Library Room 301)

Richard C. Kagan - Hamline University LC 140S (O)(651) 523-2433
(H)(651) 523-8733 Fax: 651/646-0034
e-mail rkagan@hamline.edu
web site: http://web.hamline.edu/~rkagan

Kevin Kirkendahl - Hamline University
(O)(612) 581-0577 (H) (612) 378-9463
e-mail kkirkendahl@mn.rr.com
web site: http://web.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This interactive hands-on workshop explores the confluence of history and dramatic works. Initially we will emphasize history, research, and the historian's process using dramatic principles and processes to flesh out the concepts and themes in our work. Then, we will adapt our history to creative/interactive history projects that will add depth, breadth, and meaning to our work while allowing us to better communicate history and the historical consciousness to diverse audiences.

COURSE FORMAT:
This course will encompass a variety of interactive formats including, but not limited to, formal/informal lecture, on-site/off- site research, interactive student workshops, scene work, creative writing exercises, student presentations, and other formats.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Differentiate between Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary sources.

Conduct original primary source research using community and local historical research methodology.

Present and defend original primary source historical research.

Demonstrate proficiency in historical concepts and terminology.

Demonstrate proficiency in American and Minnesota history and historiography from 1840's to the 1930's.

Successfully identify and solve common historical problems, including factual inconsistencies, historical bias, class, race, and gender issues

Successfully complete the History Research Practicum

Prepare an original historical book review

Competently answer and defend the question, "What is History?"

Demonstrate a new and creative approach to communicating a historical narrative

Effectively synthesize work from interdisciplinary academic environments

Write an original and creative piece using primary sources via the student's history project

Communicate original interdisciplinary project in both formal and creative environments

Complete Final History/Dramatic Projects and Presentations

History Papers and Projects:
Workshop Notebook
Book Review
Short Writing Exercises
History Research Practicum
Play Critique/Historical Analysis
Final Presentation/Historical Evaluation

Dramatic Papers and Projects:
Short Writing Exercises
Play Critique/Dramatic Analysis
Final Presentation/Dramatic Evaluation

Other Considerations:
Attendance/Class Participation
Short Presentations
Concepts and Terminology
Extra Credit

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

Students agree to adhere to and obey the student conduct policies as illuminated in the Hamline University Student Handbook.

ARCHIVAL/CONSERVATION INTEGRITY:

This course will require students to work directly with highly sensitive primary and secondary source archival material. Students that compromise the integrity of archival material may not receive a passing grade for this course.

Barzun, Jacques and Graff, Henry F. The Modern Researcher.5th ed. USA: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1992.

Jordanova, Ludmilla. History in Practice. London and USA: Oxford University Press, 2000.

COURSE SCHEDULE ASSIGNMENTS:

Week 1:
6/3 Introduction Jordanova Ch 6
The Nature of History (Read Before Class)
Types/Kinds of History
Archives to Footlights
Goals for the Course
Workshop Notebook

6/5 Meet at Historical Society (MHS) Jordanova Ch 1,2,3
Introduction to Interactive Presentations (Presentations on
(e.g., Home Place Minnesota, Chapters 1,2,3 Due
Labor Strike, Our Gathering Places, etc.) Tuesday 6/10)
Relate MHS experience to Chapter 6
Lunch 11:45 + Costs $11.00

Week 2:
6/10 Presentations (Jordanova: chapters 1,2,3) Jordanova Ch 4,5,7
(Time: 8-10 Minutes -- Rehearsed in Advance)
Options: Present Individually or as Unit,
as Class with Discussion and Questions,
Using Interactive Methods i.e., Power Point,
Full Media, Short Scenes, etc.
Guest Speaker: Mike Barich (Photography)
Second Part of Class: Library Room 131
Pedagogy

6/12 Presentations (Jordanova: Chapters 4,5,7) Barzun Ch 3,4,5
Discussions
Research Process/Practicum
Second Part of Class: Library Room 131
Minnesota Communities Overview
Research Topic Ideas

Week 3:
6/17 Presentations (Barzun: Chapters 3,4,5) Barzun Ch 6,7,8
Discussions Research Topics
Research Process/Practicum (Cont.)
Second Part of Class: Meet at MHS (Rotunda)

6/19 Presentations (Barzun: Chapters 6,7,8) Play (TBA)
Discussions
Research Process/Practicum (Cont.)
Turn in Research Topics
Theatre, Drama, and Performance

Week 4:
6/24 Play Analysis & Discussions Readings (TBA)
Historical/Dramatic Arguments/Fallacies
Character
Theatre, Drama, and Performance (Cont.)
Guest Speaker (TBA)
Video (TBA)

6/26 Presentations on Articles/Readings Readings (TBA)
Discussions
Historical/Dramatic Analysis/Critique
Historiography
Minnesota History
Terminology

Week 5:
7/1 Presentations on Articles/Readings Barzun (ALL)
Discussions Readings (TBA)
Historiography (Cont.)
History of St. Anthony Falls
Terminology

7/3 NO CLASS

Week 6:
7/8 Presentations on Articles/Readings Readings (TBA)
Discussions
Historical Writing
Source Documentations/Citations
Turning Research Topics into History/Drama
History, Theatre, and Memory
Terminology

7/10 Presentations on Articles/Readings Readings (TBA)
Turning Research Topics into History/Drama
The Historical Book Review
Address Final Presentations
Individual Meetings with Instructors

Week 7:
7/15 TBA Individual Meetings with Instructors Readings (TBA)

7/17 TBA Individual Meetings with Instructors Readings (TBA)

Week 8:
7/22 TBA Individual Meetings with Instructors Readings (TBA)

7/24 TBA Individual Meetings with Instructors Readings (TBA)

Week 9:
7/29 Presentations/ FOOTLIGHTS

7/31 Presentations/FOOTLIGHTS

Week 10:
8/5 Individual Meetings with Instructors

8/7 Individual Meetings with Instructors

8/8 Final Examination.