HIST 797: Research Seminar in History

HIST 797-001: Founders Past and Present
(Spring 2027)

07:20 PM to 10:00 PM M

East Building 134

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Section Information for Spring 2027

Who constitutes a founder of the United States? What should be considered a founding moment? How are people and events of these moments commemorated? What did it mean to be a citizen? What role did education and information play in creating an informed citizenry? These questions remain critical for understanding the history of the people in the United States and how they have seen themselves as critical participants in the American experiment. 
  
Each student is expected to write an original research paper of approximately 25 pages, based on their reading of primary sources and relevant secondary sources.  Potential topics may include any issue of social, intellectual, or political significance, including issues related to women, gender, slavery, race, religion, trade, or diplomacy, either within a particular place or trans-nationally.  Students are encouraged to contact the instructor prior to the first class meeting to discuss possible research topics. 

Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Research in specialized topics using primary sources. May be repeated for credit when topic is different, or with same topic with permission of the department. Offered by History & Art History. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 6 credits. Equivalent to HIST 711.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: HIST 610 or permission of department.
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Cultural Studies, Education (Community College) or History.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

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

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