Yale Center for Teaching and Learning

Choosing a Dissertation Topic in the Humanities (Online)

Audience 

Graduate & Professional Students

Event Time 

Monday, November 13, 2023 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm

Location of Event: 

Online via Zoom

Event Description 

Are you unsure of what to write about, or even how to find a close focus for your topic? Are you wondering how to frame your project? Are you trying to work on an interdisciplinary topic that crosses traditional boundaries? Choosing a dissertation topic in the humanities can be a stressful process, as you ponder numerous issues within your field and try to anticipate all possible factors affecting your future career in academia. Learn about what makes a good topic and how to find it. We’ll leave plenty of time for questions, so come prepared! Intended Audience: GSAS PhD and Masters students in the Humanities

Intended Audience: GSAS PhD and Masters students in the Humanities.