Portuguese Senior Seminar

In this seminar students will develop a research project on a topic of their own choice. To support each project, the class will focus on providing research guidance and promoting critical discussion. Students will give regular oral reports on the development of their work. In the spirit of intellectual exchange, these reports will be analyzed by classmates who will be expected to offer thoughtful comments and suggestions for improvement. Readings will primarily cover methodology and academic style. By the end of the semester, each student will have written and presented an independent research project of academic relevance. (Senior students with at least one Portuguese course numbered 0350 or above and/or one course abroad in a Lusophone country) 3 hrs. sem.