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ISXX 498: Independent Study

Friday, July 8th, 2011

  • Discipline(s):Archaeology, Art History, Business and Marketing, Classical Studies, Communication and Journalism, Economics, Education, English, Environmental Studies, Film & Media Studies, Gender Studies, History, Italian Language & Culture, Italian Studies-Interdisciplinary, Literature, Music, Political Science, Psychology, Studio Art, Various Disciplines
  • Requirements:Proposal submitted for approval by the Umbra Academic Director a minimum of 1 month prior to the start of the semester.
  • Credit(s):3
  • Course Fees:TBD
  • Course Type(s):Faculty-Directed Research Courses, Independent Study
Professor:Selected Umbra Faculty

Mark Independent Study_7421_LOCourse Description
The Independent Study course is a student-centered learning experience that provides deeper academic understanding of a specific topic. This course will engage you in advanced research on your interests with the support of a faculty mentor and is ideal for those who have previously studied a particular topic and would like to explore a narrower aspect through individual research.

A minimum of one month prior to the beginning of the semester, you must submit a detailed research proposal to the Umbra Academic Director. Once approved, an appropriate faculty member will then be identified as the advisor. During the first two weeks, a more detailed proposal, bibliography, and project design will be submitted to the faculty advisor for approval, and a project timeline will be established. Throughout the semester, you will work independently and meet weekly with the appointed advisor to discuss their progress.

Urban Spaces_6473_LOApproximately two weeks before the end of the semester, you will give a short, oral presentation to your advisor and submit the first draft of your study. You will then submit your final draft of the independent study and participate in the Special Academic Events Week to present the final results to the Umbra community.

Please Note: This course may incur additional charges.

Evaluation
Independent study projects are evaluated based on the successful completion of the research proposal, the final presentation of the project and submission of a full-length study.

Course Fees
Please contact the Umbra Institute regarding your independent study and the additional fees it may incur.  Fees may vary based on discipline.

Article by Mauro Renna

Umbra Institute

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