Advanced courses are limited to enrollments of 20. Pedagogically, they are based on broad content within the subarea, make use of a mixture of original research and text, and emphasize discussion over lecturing. Evaluation includes more and longer papers and essay exams. There is more emphasis on synthesis, abstraction, inference, critical thinking. Enrollment is limited to about 12.
Seminars focus on more limited content areas than advanced topics courses.
This expectation is increased for seminars. Seminars also make increased use of original research and focus on developing the ability to critically analyze research articles. All seminars require a research proposal and individual presentation to the class of the proposed research. This research proposal can serve as the beginnings of the senior comp. The 605 phase entails the completion of the project.