The interns will meet regularly as a class, with many of the classes at Monticello. Lectures, discussions, and readings will cover the historical content and interpretative techniques that will allow interns to develop individualized Plantation Community tours. Grades for this three-credit offering will be assigned following the last class and will be based on class assignments and work performance. Send a resume and cover letter addressing your reasons for wanting to be a Monticello intern, as well as your ability to meet internship requirements to Dianne Swann-Wright, P.O. 316, Monticello, Charlottesville, VA 22902. Interviews will be conducted the week of November 29th.
Registration is only by permission of the instructor.
Mr. Mark Thomas A writing seminar in which students will write a research paper on a topic of their choice dealing with some aspect of the U.S. or European economies. The writing and presentation of a dissertation proposal, to be taken in the spring semester of the third year. Does not fulfill the department's colloquium or seminar requirements. Three hours of graded credit, to be used for the preparation for M.A. orals in the spring semester of the first year. The exam grade becomes the HIST 995 grade.