Thesis Seminar (398-3-20)

Instructors

Ken Alder
847/467-4038
Harris Hall 307

Meeting Info

Locy Hall 109: Mon 2:00PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

This is a full-year course for students writing a senior honors thesis in history. In the fall quarter, the class will meet as a seminar to discuss issues relating to the writing of history, how to organize a thesis, how to evaluate evidence, and the use of primary and secondary sources. In the winter quarter, students will finish researching their thesis and write a first draft. Then in the spring quarter, students will complete their thesis. Throughout the year, students will meet with their thesis advisers and the 398 seminar leader to work on proposals, outlines, and drafts, and to discuss their progress toward completion of their thesis. In order to graduate with honors in history, students must successfully complete their thesis and have it approved.

Class Attributes

Advanced Expression