HIST 461 - Senior Thesis

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Virginia Wesleyan University

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Description:

Designed as the capstone for history majors. Students revise their senior theses with the guidance of their HIST 460 defense committees. This revision requires additional research and rewriting and culminates with an oral defense of the thesis to the class and defense committee. Mastery of interpreting and evaluating primary sources and a thorough understanding of historiography is expected as is the ability to construct a solid historical thesis drawing from the two. The ability to revise the thesis and critique the efforts of classmates must be demonstrated. Throughout the semester, students present their topics, the evolution of their thinking, and their research methods, findings, and challenges to the class. Prerequisite: senior status and HIST 460 or consent. Offered intermittently.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.vwu.edu

Phone Number:

(757) 455-3200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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