HIST 811: Doctoral Research Seminar

HIST 811-001: Doctoral Research Seminar
(Spring 2023)

07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W

Research Hall 202

Section Information for Spring 2023

HIST 811 is a research seminar in which doctoral students produce a substantial paper on a topic of potential relevance to their dissertation. Students will conduct research in primary sources and demonstrate their command of the pertinent secondary literature. They will also learn about the norms, expectations, and ethical standards of professional historians. Students enrolling in HIST 811 must discuss their research topics with their dissertation advisors PRIOR to the beginning of the semester and will be expected to submit a short description, along with an email from the advisor approving the project, before the first class.

Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Students pursue research projects in their areas of specialization. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

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