MESA 495
Senior Seminar in Middle East Studies
International and Area Studies
Kennedy Center for International Studies
Course Description
Capstone course, including major research paper demonstrating ability to integrate cross-disciplinary information and methodology.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 10: A, B, C, D, E, T, I (Standard grade rule with a T option)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
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.
