HTY 498: Senior Seminar European

Instructor:  Professor Joel Anderson

Time: Wednesday, 3:00 – 4:50 p.m.

Course Number: 86436

Location: Stevens Hall 310

Description: The senior seminar is the capstone of the undergraduate History major at the University of Maine.  As a seminar course, its emphasis is on individual and small group work.  Each member of the class will produce an original piece of historical writing based on primary and secondary sources.  In addition, students will be expected to aid in the development of their classmates’ research projects through peer reviews and discussion of common readings.  Finally, students will present their work to the seminar in formal presentations at the end of the semester.

Prerequisites:  History major and senior standing

General Education Requirements:  Satisfies the Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience requirements.