HIST 499: RS: Senior Seminar in History

HIST 499-003: Transatlantic Slave Trade
(Fall 2026)

04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T

Music Theater Building 1008

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Section Information for Fall 2026

In this section of HIST 499, students will write a lengthy research paper, approximately 20-25 pages, based on primary and secondary source research examining the history of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. During the semester, students will explore how the slave trade shaped not only the history of the United States, but also the history of people in Africa, Europe, the Americas, and beyond. Students will choose a specific topic of focus for their paper, such as examining specific events or individuals that influenced the forced migration of people, exploring a particular life-history of an individual involved, or specific acts of resistance. 

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Research on specialized historical topic culminating in seminar paper and oral presentation. Synthesis course; students expected to integrate knowledge and skills acquired in Mason Core courses. Notes: Subject determined by instructor. Student may present no more than 3 credits for graduation credit. Must receive passing grade to graduate with BA in history. Offered by History & Art History. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Mason Apex, Writing Intensive in Major
Specialized Designation: Research/Scholarship Intensive, Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: History majors with 90 credits
Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisites: (HIST 300C or 300XS) and (ENGH 302C, ENGL 302C, ENGH 302XS, HNRS 110C, 110XS, 210C, 302C, 302XS or 310C).
C Requires minimum grade of C.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.

Enrollment is limited to students with a major in History.

Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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