SHUM 3750

Humanities Scholars Research Methods

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.

This course explores the practice, theory, and methodology of humanities research, critical analysis, and communication through writing and oral presentation. We will study the work and impact of humanists (scholars of literature, history, theory, art, visual studies, film, anthropology, gender and sexuality studies), who pose big questions about the human condition. By reading and analyzing their scholarship—critiquing them and engaging their ideas—we will craft our own methods and voices. Students will refine their research methods (library research, note taking, organizing material, bibliographies, citation methods, proposals, outlines, etc.) and design their own independent research project.

When Offered Spring.

Permission Note Priority given to: students in the Humanities Scholars Program (HSP).

Distribution Category (ALC-AS) (CA-AG, LA-AG)
Satisfies Requirement This is a required core course for Humanities Scholars.

Comments Students who are interested in applying to HSP may also enroll.

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