Rough prospecti will be expected of first year students and polished prospecti by advanced students. These presentations will be recorded on videotape. Students should bring a blank VHS tape to class on the days of their discussion and presentation so they can later view their presentation styles. Readings will be assigned for each class and all students will be expected to be prepared to discuss them, although one or more students may be asked to identify key points in each assignment. Assigned readings will be taken from the texts listed above.
Texts are available for purchase at the university bookstore.
Students also will be expected to pursue individual reading programs designed to advance their work. Each paper is due on the day indicated below, but can be revised repeatedly until the next paper is due. Surviving Your Dissertation.