PHIL 499 - Senior Seminar

Units: 3
Building on the skills instilled in the touchstone course and throughout their work in the major, students will round out their academic and theoretical writing skills. Primary focus will be on completing a portfolio of approximately three polished philosophical essays.

Prerequisites: Senior standing and PHIL 300.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Read, discuss, and analyze several published articles - examples of good philosophical writing.
Discuss ideas and paper topics in a small group setting and with the instructor.
Continuously submit drafts of essays to the instructor for feedback and guidance.
Write approximately three polished philosophical essays.