ANES 495
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
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
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.
Title
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.
Title
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.
