教學目的：
本課程旨在對歷史學的入門學生，對西方史學理論的發展、趨勢，與內涵，有一個系統性的認識。本課程分為四大單元，以一學期的時間，宏觀地介紹近代西方史學的四大傳統：實證主義史學、新唯心論史學，年鑑史學，與後現代主義史學。Teaching purpose:
This course aims to have a systematic understanding of the development, trends, and connotation of Western historical theories. This course is divided into four major units, and takes a period of time to introduce the four major traditions of modern Western history: practical and ideological history, new idealistic history, chronological history, and post-modern theoretical history.
本課程主要教學目標在使學生對史學方法與理論有系統性的認識，並透過實際操作與撰寫讓學生掌握史學研究的具體方法與程序。因此本課程的教學目標有以下數點：
1.熟習歷史學研究的方法及其理論。
2.掌握史學研究的具體程序。
3.訓練獨立思考、探討與解決史學問題的能力。
The main teaching objectives of this course are to enable students to systematically understand historical methods and theoretical discussions, and to enable students to master the specific methods and procedures of historical research through actual operations and writing. Therefore, the teaching objectives of this course have the following points:
1. Be familiar with the methods and theories of historical research.
2. Master the specific procedures of historical research.
3. Training the ability to think independently, explore and solve historical problems.
see handout in class
參考書目：
Max Weber, 《社會科學方法論》 (The Methodology of the Social Sciences) (台北：唐山出版社)；王晴佳，《西方的歷史觀念》（台北：允晨，1998）
see handout in class
Reference books:
Max Weber, The Methodology of the Social Sciences (Taipei: Tangshan Press); Wang Qingjia, The Historical Concepts of the West (Taipei: Yun Chen, 1998)
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| 課程參與課程參與 Course Participation |
20 | |
| 書評書評 Book review |
30 | |
| 期末計劃期末計劃 Final plan |
50 |
