HI 499 - Senior Thesis

Institution:

Avila University

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Description:

Building on the foundation of "knowledge" and "theory" gained frupper-level history courses, this capstone seminar in the history major offers advanced students the opportunity to analyze primary documents, pose a historical question (i.e., offer an interpretation) based on existing evidence, provide a historical context for this research using current secondary literature, and then produce a well-written work and verbal presentation of historical scholarship. The seminar also provides instruction in career planning (i.e., jobseeking skills and advice for the preparation of fellowship and graduate school applications.) Meets the capstone course requirement in the major.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.Avila.edu

Phone Number:

(816) 942-8400

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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