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3.00 Credits
Research in any period or topic in history not available in existing course offerings. Consent of the department is required.
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4.00 Credits
The Colloquium is the history major's capstone course. Students will write a research paper on a topic of their choosing, which reflects and makes use of their history coursework to date. The colloquium is restricted to Seniors. By permission of instructor only.
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3.00 Credits
Professional experience at an advanced level for juniors and seniors with substantial academic and cocurricular experience in the major field. With faculty sponsorship and department approval, students may extend their educational experience into such areas as archives, museums, galleries, libraries, historical societies, preservation, and other professional areas. Prerequisite: previous study related to the area of the internship experience.
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4.00 Credits
An opportunity for qualified majors to pursue independent study in International Affairs under the supervision of an appropriate faculty member. The written study proposal must be approved by the International Affairs Director, in consultation with the faculty member.
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1.00 Credits
A seminar required of all international affairs majors in the spring term, when they make final oral and written presentations of their senior capstone project to the International Affairs Committee. This course is designed to enhance students' research, written, and oral communication skills relating to international affairs, and to strengthen their awareness of international issues and professional opportunities. The course includes presentations and discussions by students and guest lecturers, instruction on library research, writing, and oral presentation skills. Students present their capstone project ideas at the preliminary meeting and are evaluated on their research process, participation, and oral presentation. The course culminates in the presentation of senior capstone projects to international affairs faculty, students, and the community. Letter grade only.
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1.00 Credits
A topic seminar that may emerge from a Scribner Seminar or as a novel offering (e.g., a film series). The topic(s) will be addressed from the perspective of different disciplines. The frequency with which the seminar meets will vary depending on the goals of seminar. Open only to first-year students and with the permission of the instructor. May only be taken once for credit. May not be taken concurrently with ID 171.
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1.00 Credits
Independent work for first-year students in collaboration with two different project leaders. The project leaders will define the nature of the interdisciplinary project and recruit first-year students for participation. The participating students will serve as apprentices to the project leaders and learn about several different approaches to investigating the particular project. May only be taken once for credit. May not be taken concurrently with ID 151.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the theory and practice of collaborative learning and mentoring as they relate to the interdisciplinary issues raised in Scribner Seminars. The course examines the role of mentors, the ethics of mentoring, and common mentoring problems. Students engage in a consideration of the readings and topics in selected Scribner Seminars, placing them in wider intellectual and pedagogical contexts, and undertake a term project on mentoring. Required for all students serving as Scribner Seminar mentors. B. Breslin, Government
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3.00 Credits
Academic credit for participation as a peer mentor in a Scribner Seminar. Peer mentors earn credits for completing the general expectations associated with the position, including: attending all seminar classes, completing all reading assignments, participating in class discussions (when appropriate), helping the faculty with fourth-credit hour programming, completing other duties assigned by the instructor, and mentoring first-year students. Mentoring first-year students includes supporting them as they make the academic and social transition to college, meeting students outside of class, and cultivating a robust living-learning community. Faculty may choose to require a modest writing assignment or some other project in the two-credit model. In addition to the general expectations associated with the peer mentoring position described above, the expectations for the three-credit option are more rigorous, such as completing a significant research paper or project, additional readings, and/or other academic activities.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the concepts and principles of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for computerized mapping and spatial analysis in the social and natural sciences through both theoretical and practical means. Emphasis is on the interdisciplinary nature of GIS in addition to its applications within various disciplines. Prerequisite: QR2. R. Jones
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