Difference between revisions of "History Department"
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To receive honors in the History Department, undergraduate students must complete a [[senior thesis]]. This document is usually around 50-80 pages, and must include substantial original research. Students writing theses either take seminars or work independently with individual advisors. While one cannot receive honors without writing a thesis, it is not, however, a graduation requirement. | To receive honors in the History Department, undergraduate students must complete a [[senior thesis]]. This document is usually around 50-80 pages, and must include substantial original research. Students writing theses either take seminars or work independently with individual advisors. While one cannot receive honors without writing a thesis, it is not, however, a graduation requirement. | ||
| − | ==Honors and Awards== | + | ===Honors and Awards=== |
| − | Those theses receiving honors must not constitute more than 10% of the number of history | + | Those theses receiving honors must not constitute more than 10% of the number of history majors in a given year. In addition to honors, the history department awards several prizes for theses and other work of note. These include: |
*The [[Lily Prize]] | *The [[Lily Prize]] | ||
Revision as of 15:13, 19 May 2007
Located in Fayerweather Hall, which is old and decrepit. Appropriately.
If you choose to major in history, your life will be ruled by a committee called the UNDED (yes, pronounced "undead"...seriously).
Contents
Courses
Courses frequently offered by the History Department:
Professors
Professors officially affiliated with the History Department:
The undergraduate history major
Requirements
Theses
To receive honors in the History Department, undergraduate students must complete a senior thesis. This document is usually around 50-80 pages, and must include substantial original research. Students writing theses either take seminars or work independently with individual advisors. While one cannot receive honors without writing a thesis, it is not, however, a graduation requirement.
Honors and Awards
Those theses receiving honors must not constitute more than 10% of the number of history majors in a given year. In addition to honors, the history department awards several prizes for theses and other work of note. These include:
