ANES 495

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Senior Seminar in Ancient Near Eastern Studies

International and Area Studies Kennedy Center for International Studies

Course Description

Capstone seminar utilizing research, analytical, and writing skills to produce a senior research paper on an ancient Near Eastern topic.

When Taught

Fall

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3

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Presentation and Peer Review

Learning Outcome

Students will learn how to better present their own research and do quality peer review of other's work.

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Publishing and Presenting

Learning Outcome

Students will learn how to navigate and understand the publishing process, includinghow to solicit publication of work and how to find scholarly symposia and other suitable venues to present their research.

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Research and Methodology

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to do rigorous research in the area of their academic specialty that will result in a 20-25 page publishable senior paper, which, in turn, should prepare the student for further graduate work.