This is the first semester of a year-long capstone for students majoring in History, Social Studies, American Studies, and Religion. Students will identify a topic for the BA thesis, create a historiographical review that outlines and engages with past and current debates, and finally produce a research proposal in preparation for HIST494 - Senior Seminar II. Prerequisite: HIST490 - Introduction to Historical Research and Writing or consent of instructor.
HIST493 is a 1.50 credit course.