Courses
HIST4023
History research project (capstone experience)
Course Type:
Capstone
Instructor:
History Staff
Credits:
6
Semester:
Semester 1 and Semester 2
Department:
History
Assessment:
100% coursework.
Room:
Room
Start Time:
09:00
End Time:
10:50
Day:
Day
Students who wish to undertake a research project on a specialized historical topic in either semester of their final year of study may enroll in this course with the approval of the Head of the School of Humanities on the recommendation of the departmental Undergraduate Coordinator. The course aims at providing an opportunity for intensive research leading to the production of a long essay (not exceeding 7,000 words) which will be supervised by a faculty member with expertise in the chosen area of study.
Note: For History majors and minors only.
*For students who wish to take HIST3075 Directed Reading, HIST4017 “Dissertation Elective” or HIST4023 “History Research Project”, please reach out to potential supervisors and seek their agreement to supervise your research project. After you have secured the supervisor’s agreement, please write to history@hku.hk to initiate the approval process.