Philosophy 497 - Senior Capstone Seminar

The Senior Seminar is the capstone course in the Philosophy major and is taken by all seniors in the fall of their senior year. It serves as the comprehensive requirement for the major. The Seminar offers seniors the opportunity to do advanced original research in philosophy. During the course of the semester, students will fine-tune and develop their initial research proposals into detailed research plans. Then, through close reading and discussion of central texts, structured writing, and the eventual sharing of student drafts, they will complete a significant research project in philosophy.

Restricted to senior majors in Philosophy. Fall semester. Professor Leydon-Hardy. (C)

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Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: Emphasis on written work, readings, independent research, and oral presentations.