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What is the value of capstone work, a senior thesis, or an independent project? How does one conduct this work in the humanities? How does one prepare for such a project? This program is designed for juniors and seniors who are hoping to pursue a capstone project in the humanities or an interdisciplinary project with a strong foothold in the humanities. Capstone work—usually a long, independent project or senior thesis—is a common way of consolidating your undergraduate learning. This program will help you prepare the groundwork for your project, which will be undertaken in a subsequent quarter to be determined by the student. You will also be introduced to a number of faculty who may very well supervise your project.

There will be two broad elements in the program: The first is to develop a prospectus and introduction to your own project. The second is to engage with a number of contemporary ideas and texts across the humanities, with a strong focus on critical theory. You should expect to read this theory with an eye to real-world issues that arise from week to week. Students can expect to prepare the groundwork for their capstone work in a future quarter by developing a prospectus, reading list, annotated bibliography, and introductory drafts. We will look at disciplinary trends in the humanities, talk with faculty members here at Evergreen and elsewhere, and discuss graduate school. Lectures, seminars, and regular writing assignments will help hone our skills for capstone work. Students will also have the opportunity to help set some curriculum for upcoming lectures in the Critical and Cultural Theory lecture series.

Quarters

Fall Open

Location and Schedule

Campus Location

Olympia

Time Offered

Day