History 499

Thesis Seminar

Fall 2005

Gary Reger -- (860) 297-2393

    This class is a non-credit course for senior History majors writing a thesis. We meet occasionally across the semester for conversation, presentations, lectures, and discussion of issues interesting to thesis writers. Participation by thesis supervisors and other History faculty in various aspects of the course will form a central component of our activities. This course is NOT a substitute for regular meetings with your thesis supervisor, nor is it designed to provide training in historical research methodology (though we will certainly have occasion to discuss such matters over the course of the semester). Although this seminar carries no credit or grade, regular participation is expected and I will provide a report on your performance to your supervisor (who will be responsible for determining the grade you receive for the two credits assigned to the thesis).

    The schedule of classes below will not be completed until I have a full list of thesis writers and supervisors. Until then please regard this syllabus as preliminary only.

Schedule of Classes

September 12: First meeting

September 19: TBA

September 26: TBA

October 3: TBA

October 10: No meeting -- Trinity Days

October 17: TBA

October 24: TBA

October 31: TBA

November 7: TBA

November 14: TBA

November 21: TBA

November 28: No meeting

December 5: Last meeting