HIST 391H

Honors Senior Thesis

The second course in a two-semester independent-study sequence designed to lead students in writing a substantial research-based seminar paper. Students spend the fall term in HIST 390H conducting a thorough investigation of the secondary literature on and around a topic that they choose in close consultation with their advisor. They proceed in spring term to write a senior thesis upon that topic. Required for students in the departments honors track and highly recommended for those planning to pursue graduate studies in history. Enrollment in HIST 390H 391H is contingent on instructor approval; before enrolling in HIST 390H, students must secure the agreement of a faculty advisor willing to mentor the two-semester Honors thesis. Students may enroll in 391H only after successful completion of HIST 390H

Units: 3.0