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PHIL 275 - Undergraduate Research

(1 to 3 units)
Introduction to conducting philosophical research.  Students work alongside a faculty member on an ongoing faculty research project.

Maximum units a student may earn: 6

Prerequisite(s): One philosophy course and permission of instructor.

Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify a thesis about a philosophical problem or text, explain the thesis, and track relevant arguments and evidence for its defense.
2. explain and interpret the ideas relevant to a given debate in philosophy, and review pertinent literature by retrieving, reading, and summarizing ideas, information, and arguments relevant to the designated area of research.
3. identify key parts of research that could support a theoretical view, as well as specify how these might have concrete implications or make a difference for the theory under consideration.


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