These goals apply equally to students seeking an MA or PhD degree, although expectations for appropriate mastery in various areas will be higher for PhD-seeking students.
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Demonstrate appropriate command of scholarly literature in particular areas of historical study as well as an understanding of basic methodologies of historical study in general.
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Develop research projects that expand historical knowledge and understanding in particular areas.
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Conduct research and interpret results appropriately, integrating them into existing disciplinary knowledge.
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Communicate research findings effectively in both oral and written form, and through the use of other media when appropriate, to a variety of audiences.
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Exhibit professionalism and correct ethical practices in scholarship and other professional conduct.
- Cultivate an awareness of the full range of career options available to historians and the applicability of historical knowledge in diverse contexts.