Requirements for Graduate Students Taking the Workshop as a Research Seminar

The course will consist of two parts. First, students will be expected to attend our bi-weekly meetings, where scholars interested in themes of political economy will present their works-in-progress. Active participation in these discussions is required, as is completion of any readings for these sessions. You might also be asked to comment on another scholar’s work. Second, students are expected to complete an article-length piece of writing based on original research and related to the theme of the course. To help guide such research, the instructors will meet periodically with students who are taking the course for credit.

Graduate students who take the seminar for credit are expected to develop a topic for their research by October 15, when you will be expected to hand in a one-page proposal that outlines your topic, its significance, and your proposed methodology. By November 5, you will be expected to submit an extended research proposal (5 pages) that explains your research problem in some detail, discusses the relevant secondary literature, and lists the (locally accessible) primary sources that you will consult. A first draft of your papers is due on March 10. The final draft of your article-length paper is due on May 6, 2008. The seminar includes opportunities for students interested in presenting their research to do to the wider group; students interested in this option are encouraged to check with the instructors during the fall semester.