Historiography & Method
Graduate methods: how historians read sources, weigh evidence, and argue about the past itself.
Dr. Amara Okonkwo
Historian of Method
Sources & Evidence
How historians know what they claim.
Schools of History
Why historians disagree about the same past.
Quantitative & Digital History
Counting, data, and computation as method.
Microhistory & the Everyday
Big questions through a single small case.
Common questions
Who is "Historiography & Method" for?
It is written for learners at Master's level (Graduate), and for anyone older who wants a clear refresher on history. Graduate methods: how historians read sources, weigh evidence, and argue about the past itself. There is no application or entry test — you can start the first lesson straight away.
How long does the course take?
There are 4 lessons totalling 37 minutes of reading and quizzes, laid out over 2 units. You can move at your own pace — progress is saved as you go.
What do I need to know before starting?
No prior coursework is assumed. The course opens with "Sources & Evidence", covering primary vs. secondary and critique, so the foundations are built in rather than expected.
Is the course free?
Yes. Every course on Monster Class is completely free, with no credit card, trial period or paywall. Creating a free account simply saves your progress, XP and place on the leaderboard across devices.