History 499 - History Thesis Seminar
History Thesis Seminar
Spring
2026
02
4.00
Ellen Boucher
Amherst College
HIST-499-02-2526S
eboucher@amherst.edu
A course directed by the history thesis advisor, culminating in one or more pieces of historical writing which may be submitted to the Department for a degree with Honors. Open to seniors whose thesis proposal has been approved by the department.
Spring Semester. The Department
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Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: independent research, including the framing of a research question, identification and analysis of relevant primary and secondary sources; collaborative work, including offering critical feedback and peer review; and writing a thesis chapter or work of equivalent length.