History
HIS 298A Constructing a Field
Required course for all first-year graduate students in the History Department. Course helps students situate themselves within the field of history by developing a research agenda in relation to the historiography on their geographical and thematic areas of interest, prepares students to embark on research during the summer after the first year, and equips them with a tentative reading list to guide their preparation for the Qualifying Exam. Course content varies according to the interests and needs of students. Students complete the course with a primary or secondary adviser.