A program of rigorous academic studies for advanced students who want to hone their skills in critical thinking, research, writing, and oral presentation. The small class size of the Seminars and the individualized instruction and independent work of the Thesis make the Honors Program an excellent opportunity to gain skills of the kind required in graduate school in all academic disciplines.
The Honors Program in Theatre Studies consists of three courses: two Honors Seminars and one Honors Thesis.
The Honors Seminar (H28.0801)
4 points
Open to all interested students who have completed at least 48 points, the Honors Seminar will focus each semester on a different topic in dramatic literature, theatre history or performance studies. Each seminar will emphasize critical and research skills, and will require oral presentations on ongoing projects. All seminars will require a very substantial amount of reading (including theory and criticism) and writing. (Honors Seminars will count as Theatre Studies C.)
The Honors Thesis (H28.0802)
4 points
The Honors Thesis is a substantial piece of original research and critical writing (at least 30 pages, not including footnotes and bibliography). To write an Honors Thesis, a student must have completed two Honors Seminars with grades of B+ or better in both, and must also have successfully proposed a thesis project to a faculty sponsor. Once a proposal is accepted, the student will work independently on research and writing according to a schedule (including regular meetings) established with their faculty sponsor. (The Honors Thesis will count as an Elective.)
Please Note: Although all interested students may take one or two Honors Seminars, only those students who complete two Honors Seminars and write an Honors Thesis can designate "Honors Certificate" on their resumes.
For more information, contact Laura Levine, Coordinator of the Honors Program in the Department of Drama.
