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HIST 501 History/Queen's Archives Internship Units: 6.00
Offers credit for archival work undertaken in conjunction with Queen's University Archives. One month before the beginning of the term during which the work will be undertaken, students must submit an application to the Chair of Undergraduate Studies requesting credit hours commensurate with the project's learning hours.
NOTE This course may be taken only once during a student's degree program.
NOTE Students will be given a grade of Pass/Fail for work done.
NOTE This course may be taken only once during a student's degree program.
NOTE Students will be given a grade of Pass/Fail for work done.
Learning Hours: 240 (216 Practicum, 24 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Level 2 or above and permission of the Department.
Exclusion HIST 212/3.0; HIST 502/3.0; HIST 512/6.0.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Conduct extensive research in primary and secondary sources on their research topic.
- Read and master the interpretations of the major secondary sources on their topic.
- Develop a clear and persuasive thesis, which is supported by evidence-based arguments, which contribute to the historiography of the chosen topic.
- Proficiently apply archival research methods, including the identification, retrieval, and evaluation of primary source materials from various archival repositories.
- Design and execute effective research strategies tailored to specific research questions or projects, which may involve locating and accessing archival collections, both physical and digital, and effectively managing research workflows.