HIST 4797: Topics in Honors Historiography and Methodology
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
The first course in a required two-course sequence for Honors in History. Prepares students for the research and writing of an honors thesis by providing training in historiography, research methods, source development, and writing. During the course, students meet separately with their thesis advisor to craft their prospectus.� Students must achieve a grade of A, or a grade of B with permission of instructor, to be able to take HIST 4799.� Students must achieve a grade of C to satisfy major requirements. Section information text: This is the first course in a required two-course sequence for Honors in History. It prepares you for the research and writing of an honors thesis by providing training in historiography, research methods, source development, and writing in two steps: 1. Historiography and Research Methods. You will read scholarly sources that explore the course theme—Capitalism in China?—and analyze how scholars’ backgrounds, use of primary sources, and analytical approaches shape divergent interpretations of the same topics. This training in historiography will enhance your understanding of critical historical research methods. 2. Research Development and Writing. While exploring previous scholars’ works, you will develop your own research project. You will identify your own research question, find secondary and primary sources, and assess the historiography of your own field. You will also begin drafting your Honors thesis. A faculty adviser and I will guide you through this process.
Average GPA: 3.80
Grade distribution records: 140 students across 10 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 115 | 82.1% |
| B | 12 | 8.6% |
| C | 2 | 1.4% |
| D | 1 | 0.7% |
| F | 2 | 1.4% |
| W | 8 | 5.7% |
Based on 140 student grade records across 10 terms and 6 professors.
Instructors
- Ritika Prasad 36 students, Average GPA 3.84
- Maren Ehlers 28 students, Average GPA 3.70
- Christopher Cameron 27 students, Average GPA 3.76
- Amanda Anderson 22 students, Average GPA 4.00
- Peter Thorsheim 17 students, Average GPA 3.53
- Jill Massino 10 students, Average GPA 4.00