Students are then divided into small groups that meet for a weekly two-hour tutorial meeting. The purpose of the junior tutorials is to establish the links between the social theory of Social Studies 10 and more current historical and empirical analyses. Within these areas, tutorials introduce the students to theoretical material as well as to specific cases, issues, and problems. The aim is to prepare students for further study in the area, as well as to immerse them in detailed and focused study. At the beginning of the fall and spring terms, juniors rank their preferences among the tutorials being offered, and every effort is made to accommodate the students' wishes.
Juniors take two one-term tutorials.
Juniors are also required to attend two workshops, held during the spring semester, on methodological issues relevant to their senior honors essays and to register a thesis topic and an adviser. Each year one faculty member has primary responsibility for organizing and administering the junior tutorial program. In 1999-2000, Professor Rebecca McLennan will head Social Studies 98, and he will answer all questions and requests. All Social Studies concentrators are required to write an honors essay in their senior year. The essays usually range from 20,000-30,000 words in length.