Welcome to the 2011-12 Honors Thesis Colloquium at Macaulay Honors College, CUNY!

This 2-semester course provides an opportunity for in-depth research and analysis of a topic that stirs your curiosity and motivates your desire to share what you learn about it with others.  The weekly assignments are geared toward fostering intellectual community as well as cultivating skills in writing, oral presentation, and techniques of inquiry.

Over the course of both semesters, you will meet in consultation with a faculty advisor in your research field on a regular basis.  Much of your work will be done individually as you gather sources and data about your topic.  As a class, we will meet to brainstorm about topics, focus and refine ideas, and offer advice on research, revision, and reorganization.  During designated times, each of you will meet with me individually to discuss your progress.

At the end of the spring term, you will present your findings in formal presentation at the Macaulay Capstone Conference.  Please invite your advisor to attend the Conference.

Course Contributors

Nicole Caldwell
Alana Hassan
Cherry Huang
Diana Kudelko
Athena Kurry
Nick Lerman
Ayodele Oti
Marisa Paolillo
Hannah-Sophie Wahle
Mathew Warren
Mary Williams