西方史学史教学大纲.doc

西方史学史教学大纲.doc方史学史教学大纲
邓京力 编
首都师范大学历史系
史学理论教研室
Western Historiography
Fall Semester 2008-2009 Syllabus
Dr. DENG Jing-li
Course Description
This course will practise bilingual teaching. It will introduce the development of historical writing from the ancient times through to the present day in English background. Students will be encouraged to think over related issues in English, and assess sources that have been used to record the past along with examining the various methodologies employed by historians in studying history.
Course Objectives
To introduce major historians in different ages, as well as their works, their historical ideas and their methodologies.
To use discussion sessions as an opportunity to encourage a critical study of opinions and perspectives on issues raised by course materials.
To develop analytical skills in assessing the past, and to apply these in discussions and in written assignments.
Course Format
This course will generally be composed of lectures, discussions, and presentations. During the formal lectures, some course materials will be offered, and students will be required to participate in class discussions about how to understand and explain these sources. At the end of the course, students will also be assigned to give presentations about their essays.
Evaluation
Participation 10%
Essays 10%
Final Exam / Presentation 80%
Schedule of Lectures
Week 1 Chapter I General Introduction to the Course
What is “West";
What is History and Historiography; Stages of Development of Western Historiography; Eastern Echoes to Western Historiography
Week 2 Chapter II Ancient Historiography
Classical Greek Historiography;
Hellenistic Historiography;
Roman Historiography
Discussion: “The Greek and Persian Ways of War99
Week 3
Chapter III Medieval Historiography
The Intellectual Background of Christian Historiography;
The Christian Philosophy of History;
Christian Writing
Discussion: “The Life of Clovis^^;
“The Emperor's Priva