Capstone in Humanities

This program is for students with a substantive background in at least one corner of the humanities and/or social sciences, broadly conceived (in history, art history, literature, philosophy, gender studies, ethnic studies, cultural studies and the performing arts, sociology, ethnography, religious studies, languages and related fields). 

The first week of the program will involve preparing, workshopping, reviewing, and then refining and submitting an application to have your project approved as a capstone.  Each project application must demonstrate that (1) you’ve done at least 16 credits of interdisciplinary study, and (2) that you have already developed at least intermediate level reading, writing, and critical thinking skills in the areas you are proposing for advanced study.

Students who have successfully completed a substantial self-directed individual or collaborative project will be especially well-prepared for this program.  All projects will designate a central focus and also include some support learning or define and engage with an “adjacent” area.  Some examples include language learning, creative practice, experimental critical and creative research, or depth knowledge of a specific theory or methodology.  The balance between these two will be determined in cooperation, and with final approval from, the faculty.