Course ID
017297
Course Description
This graduate course is designed as a collective research seminar in the field of U.S. history. The major project is a research paper on a U.S. history topic of your own choice. Based on primary source research, the paper will be 25-35 double-spaced pages in length. Your goal is to produce an original analysis of primary source materials placed in appropriate historical, historiographical and conceptual/theoretical contexts that will make a contribution to ongoing historical scholarship. The course offers you the opportunity to deepen your disciplinary research and writing skills, develop effective grant writing techniques, refine your knowledge of online research data bases, analyze textual and non-textual evidence, and consider the value of historical arguments. Assignments and meetings are structured to support independent research, to enable comparative explorations, and to provide space for cooperative efforts and assistance.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
Yes
Total Completions Allowed
11
Total Units Allowed
33
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Graduate
Course Requisites
May be convened with
Component
Seminar
Optional Component
No