Senior Seminar (397-0-20)

Instructors

Daniel Joseph Majchrowicz
847/467-5829
1880 Campus Drive, Kresge Hall, Office 4-423
Office Hours: varies by quarter, please contact instructor

Meeting Info

University Library 3370: Wed 1:00PM - 3:50PM

Overview of class

AY22-23
This course will offer an focused and in-depth introduction to research methodology in the humanities with a focus on Asian languages and cultures. Course meetings will pair secondary readings on theoretical approaches to the field with structured exercises designed to hone students' understanding of the research and writing process. These exercises will lead students toward the completion of a major research paper which is to be submitted at the end of the quarter. Though each student will pursue their own individual projects, they will engage one another's ideas and questions collectively. Each week, students will present their progress, discuss their difficulties, and explore potential avenues of thought through collective discussion. In the final weeks of the course students will exchange drafts and provide commentary and feedback. Students whose projects do not engage South Asia, the field in which I focus, are encouraged to identity a faculty member working in their field with whom they will consult on their projects independently.

Teaching Method

Seminar

Evaluation Method

Writing assignments; final research paper

Class Materials (Required)

None