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Honors

 

Thesis Program

The Thesis Program in Latina and Latino Studies provides an exceptional opportunity for seniors to explore an area of interest in depth. Students work closely with an LLSP faculty advisor and consult with an assigned reader to produce a substantial piece of scholarship in the interdisciplinary field of Latina and Latino Studies.  

The thesis project can take various forms, including a written research project of thirty or forty pages or another medium such as a video, performance piece, or artwork, provided that the student has secured an advisor or reader from LLSP to guide the project. Students may also choose to create a shorter written piece combined with another form of expression.  

A first full draft of the thesis, regardless of its format, should be completed over the fall and winter quarters, with the spring quarter dedicated to revision and refining. 

Eligibility for honors in Latina and Latino Studies requires:

Students should understand that acceptance into the thesis program does not guarantee that the thesis or the student will earn honors in Latina and Latino Studies. 

To be considered for honors, students must be formally nominated for honors by LLSP in the spring quarter of the academic year in which they are completing their thesis project. The nomination is then subject to approval by the Weinberg College Committee on Undergraduate Academic Excellence, which makes the final decision. 

LATINO 398 (Thesis Study) 
LATINO 398 supports the research and development of the thesis project. LATINO 398 (fall quarter) will be graded on as K (for in progress) and converted to a letter grade upon completion of the second quarter of LATINO 398. Prerequisite: Approved thesis proposal. 

LATINO 398 courses are in addition to the twelve courses required for the major. 

 
Applicaton Process

Juniors interested in completing a thesis project must submit a proposal to the Director of Undergraduate Studies by the first Friday in May.

The proposal should include the following components:  

  1. A description of the project 
  2. The student’s approach to the subject matter 
  3. The name and signature of the LLSP core or affiliated faculty member who has agreed to support and advise the thesis project  
  4. A summary of previous courses that have prepared the student for the specific topic and approach to the thesis research. 
Students should indicate if they plan to expand on a seminar paper or another project. The proposal should be no longer than three pages, excluding the bibliography. Proposals will be reviewed by the LLSP Executive Committee.

 

Access the Application for Senior Thesis & Honors Nomination Application