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Joseph Dennis

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HISTORY 201

The Historian's Craft

3–4 credits

The Historian's Craft involves conducting original historical research using archival materials, defining questions, analyzing evidence, and presenting conclusions in written and spoken formats.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2023: 3.53 GPA, 66.7% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.61 GPA, 85.4% A/AB (n=41 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.71 GPA, 85.7% A/AB (n=42 letter grades).

Francine HirschDaniel Stolz+11 more

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Fall 2022–Spring 2026
HISTORY 691

Senior Thesis

1–3 credits

The Senior Thesis course involves mentored independent research and writing on an original topic, requiring concurrent enrollment in HISTORY 690.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Stephen KantrowitzCindy Cheng+22 more

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027HISTORY 201The Historian's Craft
Spring 2027HISTORY 681Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2027HISTORY 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2027HISTORY 691Senior Thesis
Spring 2027HISTORY 692Senior Thesis
Spring 2027HISTORY 699Directed Study
Spring 2027HISTORY 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2027HISTORY 999Independent Work
Fall 2026ASIAN/HISTORY 103Introduction to East Asian History: China
Fall 2026ASIAN/HISTORY 337Social and Intellectual History of China, 589 Ad-1919
Fall 2026HISTORY 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026HISTORY 682Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026HISTORY 691Senior Thesis
Fall 2026HISTORY 698Directed Study
Fall 2026HISTORY 699Directed Study
Fall 2026HISTORY 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2026HISTORY 999Independent Work

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