Tuesday 4:00-6:40

RH 312A

This course is a research/writing seminar with an intensive introduction to the historiography of the period 1789-1828. Each scheduled class meeting will cover a different topic. Daily expectations include: reading a series of articles for discussion; reading and discussing required books (each student will also submit a one-page [500 word] review for each book); and class participation. This class will also provide the basic bibliographical materials one will need to complete qualifying exams, so DO NOT COME TO CLASS UNPREPARED--it is a waste of time.

Each student will be required to write ONE original research paper on a topic to be arranged between the student and professor; the student should strive to write a publishable paper, as it will be the overwhelming majority of the student's grade for the semester. The remaining portion of the grade will be determined by class preparation and participation.

Classroom preparation and participation 30%

Final Paper 70%

Final Grades are determined as such: A=100-90; B=89-80; C=79-70; F=69.

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