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Dissertation Prospectus (406-0-1)

Instructors

Hollyamber Kennedy

Meeting Info

Kresge 4354 Art Hist. Sem. Rm.: Fri 2:00PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

This intensive writing workshop is designed for and limited to third-year PhD students in the Department of Art History who are writing the dissertation prospectus. The dual purpose of this seminar is to present students with a clear understanding of what constitutes a successful dissertation prospectus for their field of study and to provide them with ample time, space, resources, and feedback (in consultation with their advisor) to produce a workable prospectus draft by the end of the quarter. We will address the different functions that a prospectus serves, namely as a guide to help structure the research and writing phases of the dissertation; we will learn from advanced graduate students and faculty how to think about the prospectus as the foundation for later fellowship and grant applications, studying examples of successful prospectuses and subsequent applications; and we will explore resources designed to help students develop a structured but adaptable writing practice. In addition to workshopping their own proposals, students will learn the art of peer review in providing critiques of fellow students' work in progress.

Class Materials (Required)

There is no required textbook for this course.