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Show History 4990: Senior Seminar History 4990: Senior Seminar The Capstone Course in History I. Goals of the Capstone The Senior Seminar in History is the culmination of a History major's educational experience. It is required of all History majors; the principal focus of the course is a major essay of 25-35 pages based on research in primary sources. The students' experience is carefully guided by a faculty member who introduces students to the topic of the course, which varies according to the faculty member's field expertise, guides them to primary and secondary source materials, and leads them through the writing process. Enrollment in Senior Seminar is limited to 15 students. II. Preparing for the Capstone The Senior Seminar is taken during a student's last two semesters of the major. While it has no specific prerequisites, students should have a broad and deep grounding in the discipline before they enroll for the Senior Seminar. Ordinarily, five sections of the Senior Seminar are offered each semester, taught by faculty in a variety of fields. Students thus have the opportunity to pursue research in a variety of fields and topics. III. The Senior Seminar Essay While Senior Seminars may include a variety of assignments, the principal outcome of the Seminar is a major research essay. This essay is the most important element of a History graduate's student portfolio and the fullest expression of a student's ability and accomplishments. The History Department maintains a record of Senior Essay projects that includes student names, essay titles, brief synopses, and grades. http://www.obia.utah.edu/2006Accred/soa/capstone_courses/his_cap.htm10/13/2006 2:09:13 PM |
