Supervised reading at the graduate level of a selected bibliography of the essential literature of various special topics. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits with different topics.

This course will involve intensive reading in the history of United States foreign relations in the twentieth century. It will examine various theoretical approaches to the subject. It will analyze the sources and consequences of America's global expansion as well as the historiography of important events such as World War I and II, Korea and Vietnam.

Under special conditions selected students may investigate problems, with weekly reports to instruc- tor. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.

Professors will conduct research seminars in topics or problems in which they have special research interests. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits.

Graduate research seminar for students in pre-modern European history. Students will write a research paper of 20-30 pages using primary sources in the original languages. Class time will primarily involve discussion of works in progress, including works by the students and pre-modern European faculty members, as well as discussion of the mechanics of researching and writing history. May be repeated up to 12 credit hours under different subtitles.

Half-time to full-time work on thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.

May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.

Intend to acquaint students with dissertation research expectation, the responsibilities of a new faculty member, and professional career options.

Residency credit for dissertation research after the qualifying examination. Students may register for this course in the semester of the qualifying examination. A minimum of two semesters are required as well as continuous enrollment (Fall and Spring) until the dissertation is completed and defended.

May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.