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Philosophy Capstone

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
TuTh 11a.m. – 12:15p.m.		 University Hall Y04-4140 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
TuTh 11a.m. – 12:15p.m.
Location
University Hall Y04-4140
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (guest students)

Description

The Philosophy Capstone is an advanced philosophy class offered across various topics which includes a longer writing project (of approximately 20 pages). The longer writing project aims to equip students with skills and habits essential to higher-level scholarly work: formulating and clarifying a philosophical question from scratch, composing and revising cogent philosophical prose, interpreting and analyzing complex texts, engaging with opposing arguments, using appropriate practices of style and documentation, giving and receiving constructive feedback. It requires a level of independence beyond what is expected in typical undergraduate assignments, crucial for developing as a philosopher and an independent thinker.

Prerequisites

Students must have junior or senior standing. Students must be majoring or minoring in one of the three Philosophy majors

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/27/2025 - 5/14/2025

Location

University Hall Y04-4140

Enrolled / Capacity

1 / 20

Status

Closed

Instructor

Mickaella Perina

Tuition*

$1984 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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