Requirements
Brief oral presentations, short (1-3 pages max) writing
exercises, term paper (c.7, 500 -8500 words/ 30 pages max,
including notes and bibliography |
Grading
Attendance and participation, including presentations 25%
Final paper: 75% |
Attendance
More than one absence without prior satisfactory
notification may mean withdrawal from class. |
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Key Dates
1. Tuesday 10 February: 2 page statement of topic,
thesis, biblio
2. Thursday 17 March: first draft
3. Monday 2 May absolute final deadline for
thesis-hand in by 4pm history main office 3229 Dwinelle (see
instructions above under "Final Arrangements". Failure to
hand in on time will result in serious grade penalty.
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Warning: failure to submit first and second drafts on
time will impact on your grade. Monday 2 May is absolutely
final and no late papers will be accepted.
Submission of assignments and drafts
Hard copy only- leave in my box in history main office.
Do not send email attachments. |
Reading
History 101 student handbook-download from history home page
Lawrence Freedman, WAR
Norman Naimark, Fires of Hatred |
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MEETINGS
I
18-20 Jan: Introduction
II 25-27: Assignment: check past 101s in
History dept library: library visit Tuesday 25th
III 1-3 Feb: Assignment: one page statement of
topic and primary sources
IV 8-10 two page statement due
V 15-17
VI 22-24: Assignment: two page discussion of
one significant feature of your thesis
VII 1-3 Mar
VIII 8-10
IX 15-17 First Draft
X Spring Break
XI 29-31 Mar
XII 5-7 April
XIII 12-14 Second draft
XIV 19-21
XV 26-28
XVI 2-5 May: Paper due 2 May |
