Introducing Master's Students to Area Studies: An Interdisciplinary Research and Skills Approach.

Morris, John T.

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ERIC Number: EJ602491

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1998

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Introducing Master's Students to Area Studies: An Interdisciplinary Research and Skills Approach.

Morris, John T.

PS: Political Science and Politics, v31 n2 p204-208 Jun 1998

Discusses the changes in the University of Connecticut's Proseminar in Latin American and Caribbean Studies graduate course that focused on: (1) interdisciplinary faculty participation; (2) a workshop model emphasizing development of fundamental skills; and (3) training in the use of research resources. Evaluates the course and highlights areas needing improvement. (CMK)

Descriptors: Area Studies, Course Content, Course Evaluation, Graduate Students, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Skill Development, Student Evaluation, Student Research, Workshops

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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