This course will introduce students to historical methods, analytical problems, and new modes of inquiry involved in the study of contemporary international history (CIH) as reflects faculty area of expertise and current scholarly trends. As a hands-on methods training course, students will delve into recent historiographical questions, develop research and writing mechanics, interrogate archival practices, and explore different aspects of the profession and discipline in the context of the highly dynamic and expanding CIH field. The course will emphasize global, transnational, and international approaches to the recent histories of all regions, allowing students to work on their research interests at the same time.