The Linked Course

A Viable Option For Teaching And Learning History

Abstract

All history instructors are familiar with stand-alone classes, where we teach a specific course devoted to a clear-cut subject over the course of a term to a particular group of students. As instructors, we determine the direction of the course, assign readings and other work, and assess the students' learning at the end of the term. These courses usually follow a lecture format, or a seminar format, and depending on the instructor, the course might or might not have discussion groups, group projects, service learning components, and computer instruction built in. Most of these courses are delivered in classrooms; some are delivered on line, via correspondence, television, or video.