WEEK # | TOPICS | KEY DATES |
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1 | Introduction | |
2 | What is an Archive? A Visit to the MIT Archives and Special Collections | |
3 | Prepare Initial Research Paper Prospectus | |
4 | Presentation of Assembled Archive on MIT Student Life | Student Presentations Hand in Research Paper Prospectus |
5 | A Philosophy of History | Homework #1 Due |
6 | The Storming of the Bastille and the History of Republican France | Homework #2 Due |
7 | The Turner Thesis and United States History | Homework #3 Due |
8 | Writing Workshop | Rough Draft of Five-page Paper Due |
9 | The Longue Durée. | Homework #4 Due Final Draft of Five-page Paper Due |
10 | Micro-Technologies of Power | Homework #5 Due |
11 | Submit Second Research Paper Proposal | |
12 | A Return to the Anecdote? | Homework #6 Due |
13 | Individual Consultations w/Instructor | |
14 | Oral Presentations | Research Paper Due 2 Days After Class |