Course Description
An independent directed course for advanced undergraduate students with a major interdisciplinary project that goes beyond the disciplinary boundaries of a traditional department. The student has two major projects, one each for Georgia State Leadership, through the Fanning Center, and the Washington Center's Minority Leadership Fellowship Program.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
This number will not likely be used for graduate students, but a six page bibliographical essay would be required in the form of a summary, critique, and theory.
Athena Title
DIR MAJ PROJ AAM
Non-Traditional Format
Besides a 20 page paper of revised excellence, a practicum for the project (two months study in The Washington Center's Minority Leader Fellowship Program, for example) will complete a very rigorous enrichment through out-of-class learning.
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
1) Promotion of excellence in student learning on major pojects beyond the normal classroom. 2) Development of excellence in research for advanced undergraduates so as to prepare them for professional study at an early stage. 3) Flexibiltity for advanced undergraduates to explore a major project with depth unusual for the stage. 4) Opportunity for advanced undergraduates to synthesize their learning in project design and formulation, implementation, and presentation of research findings to a professional or public audience.
Topical Outline
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