MESA 495

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Senior Seminar in Middle East Studies

International and Area StudiesKennedy Center for International Studies
Course Information

Course Description

Capstone course, including major research paper demonstrating ability to integrate cross-disciplinary information and methodology.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Min

3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0
Prerequisite
Fulfill ANY of the following requirements:
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 08475-001
    AND     04642-009
OR
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 08475-001
    AND     02853-011

Title

Capstone Seminar MESA 495R

Learning Outcome

The Capstone Seminar is the final course in the major. It combines in-depth research on a narrow topic with a research, analysis and writing of a substantive research paper in multiple drafts utilizing peer reviews at two stages, an oral presentation of findings, and research utilizing Arabic sources.