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ERIC Number: EJ387937
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1989
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The First-Year History Course: The Case for Content. Theme: Why Teach History?
Friedrichs, Christopher
History and Social Science Teacher, v24 n3 p128-31 Spr 1989
Responds to Graeme Decarie's recommendation to teach processes in introductory history by citing E. D. Hirsch's argument that a general body of knowledge is necessary for intelligent discourse. Argues that an understanding of historical chronology must be developed in the introductory history course. (LS)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Course Content, Higher Education, History Instruction, Introductory Courses, Process Education, Skill Development, Undergraduate Study
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Speeches/Meeting Papers
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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