The introductory seminar is a small discussion oriented course. These seminars are open to first and second-year students and are intended to introduce undergraduates to reading, studying, and writing about history. You may choose the section and topic that you prefer. History Seminars offer the opportunity to undertake historical research in an area of the student's interest, in close consultation with an instructor. Although history majors have priority in enrollment, sections of the History Seminars are open to students outside the Department when space permits.
Topics vary from semester to semester.
Those offered in the fall of 1998 are listed under 401 or 402 in the following pages. Students should have completed at least two courses in the general area of the seminar in which they wish to enroll. The History Department initiated its Distinguished Majors Program in the fall of 1984. This is the normal channel for obtaining a degree with Distinction, High Distinction, and Highest Distinction. The Distinguished Major Program offers the opportunity for independent research culminating in the writing of a substantial thesis.