The 100-level courses may also be prerequisites for courses at the higher levels. The course introduces students to the methods and theories of historical analysis, which they will be applying in upper-level history courses. Students are expected to enter these courses with the skills of historical research and analysis. The proseminar is an upper-level elective and is especially valuable for students who plan to pursue postgraduate study. Seminars are organized around a historical theme determined by the faculty member.
Students develop a research proposal and write a major research paper.