UNIVERSITY OF BOHOL

City of Tagbilaran

Graduate School

COURSE SYLLABUS

Hist. 200

(Methodology and Historiography)

COURSE NUMBER	:	Hist. 200
COURSE TITLE	:	Methodology and Historiography
CREDIT UNIT	:	3 units
COURSE DESCRIPTION	:	This course deals with the principles, theories and methodology of historical research. It discusses the proper selection of authentic source of materials used in research.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES	:	Gain better understanding of why and how historical research is conducted.

COURSE CONTENT:

1. Define Historiography

2. Meaning of Research

3. Process of Historical Research

Ø The search for a problem

Ø Setting up of a hypothesis

Ø Collection of data

Ø General categories

Ø Historical data by source

Ø Note taking and note system

Ø Criticisms of data

Ø Historiography

ASSESSMENT / EVALUATION:

A research work using historical method with documentations.

REFERENCES:

Calderon, Jose F. and Gonzales, Expectation C. Methods of Research and Thesis Writing. Mandaluyong City:” National Book Store, 2004.

Ho-chalet, Homer Carey. The Critical Method in Historical Research and Writing.Pernia, Elena E.

Communication research in the Philippines: issues and methods. Quezon City: UP Press, c2004 [3 cps.]

Sevilla, Consuelo G. Research Methods. Rev. ed. Manila: Rex Book Store, c2000 [1 cp.]

Zulueta, Francisco M. Methods of research thesis-writing and applied statistics. Mandaluyong City: NBS, c2003 [1 cp.]