HIS 497 - Capstone in History (4 Cr.)

(formerly HIS 480)

The discipline of history is built upon the skills of empirical research in written texts and material culture, and the transformation of that data into meaningful narratives about the past through research and interpretation. This course asks students to demonstrate their mastery of the discipline through an advanced project of research and writing. Each student will visualize and design a capstone project that culminates their work in the History Department, building upon their previous work, new research, and the advanced methodologies we will explore in this course. Required of all majors, usually in the fall of their final year; open to all History minors, and to non- majors/minors on request. Prerequisites: at least one 300-level HIS course or permission of the instructor. Fall semester. Program faculty.