Undergraduate
Independent Studies
The History Department offers senior undergraduate students the possibility of study under the course designations: HIS498H1-F/S or HIS499Y1-Y. Independent studies are for students who wish to pursue a detailed research project, usually involving the preparation of a major paper, and must be done under the supervision of an eligible History faculty member. (**Please note that faculty are under no obligation to supervise I.S. projects**). Students wishing to enroll in History studies courses must be enrolled in either a History Specialist or Major program, with a B+ average in no less than 4.0 HIS courses, or obtain special permission of the instructor. All HIS499Y1 students MUST attend the department’s new senior thesis seminar, which will run on Mondays from 10-12 noon during the 2016-17 academic year.
Note:
- It is not practical to do a study as a full-credit taken in one term (i.e. HIS499Y1-F or 499Y1-S)
- Students are allowed only 1.0 studies course in History
- Where research projects can be undertaken within the scope of an existing HIS seminar, students will not normally be allowed to enroll in Independent Studies.
To enroll in an studies course:
- Complete the HIS498H1 ballot form (pdf) or the HIS499Y1 ballot form (pdf), with the help of your proposed supervisor. Attach a 1-page outline of the project you wish to undertake and a copy of your transcript. Ensure that your supervisor signs the form.
- Return the ballot to the Department by the deadline specified on the form. This is 15 June 2016.
- If approved, your study course will be added to your record on ROSI by the History Department. If it is not approved, we will notify you and your proposed supervisor a.s.a.p by email.
For further information, students may contact the Associate Chair Undergraduate.