Critical Thinking: Think Sharper through History

About Course

History textbooks often feel like they just scratch the surface of the real world. This course equips you with the essential skills to dig deeper and uncover the real stories behind historical events. This isn’t about memorizing dates and names; it’s about learning how to think critically about the past.

We’ll explore fascinating and complex case studies, like:

• The tragic death of an elephant in Kerala

• The multifaceted legacy of the Partition of India

• The ongoing debates surrounding Abraham Lincoln and racism

As we add layers of information to each story, you’ll see how our understanding can shift and evolve, challenging your own assumptions and biases.  

Over five engaging 90-minute online sessions, you’ll learn to assemble and use a historian’s toolkit. This includes:

• Analyzing primary and secondary sources

• Identifying different perspectives

• Recognizing bias

• Understanding the limitations of incomplete information

You’ll develop the ability to:

• Ask tough questions

• Evaluate evidence

• Form your own informed opinions about the past

Get ready to become a historical detective, uncovering the nuances and complexities that make history so fascinating!