HIST 391H - Honors Senior Thesis

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FA, SP. 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 department’s 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.