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Philosophy Senior
PHIL 0710 is required for all majors, please register for it in the last fall before you graduate.
The course is offered every fall with topic proposals due the prior spring.
Not sure about what to study? Look through the list of Philosophy Resources to see if there's a call for papers or conference that interests you.
Funding Sources:
Funding Sources:
(these funds can be used for research and conferences related to your topic)
The Stanley P. Bates Memorial Fund in Philosophy was established in February 2020 by the family and friends of Professor Stanley Bates, honoring him as scholar, teacher, mentor, and friend to Middlebury students for more than four decades. The endowment supports Middlebury College students and recent alumni to pursue research and independent study in Philosophy.
The Chair of the Philosophy Department will oversee the student selection process and the presentation of awards. Middlebury College students pursuing studies in Philosophy and recent alumni (within two years of graduation) are eligible to receive Fund support, with first preference for Philosophy majors. Please email Prof.Besser with questions.Senior Research Project Supplement (administered through CTLR)
Past Syllabus/Deadlines
Past Syllabus/Deadlines
These were the deadlines for Fall 2021:
Sept. 27 Abstract and annotated bibliography of five sources due
Oct. 4 Annotated bibliography of 10 sources due
Oct. 6 Literature Review due
Oct. 11 Outline and Timeline for Writing due
Oct. 13 Draft of Introduction and Section 1 due
Oct. 20 Draft of Section 2 due
Oct. 27 Draft of Section 3 due
Nov. 3 Complete Rough Draft Due
Nov. 8-19 Public Presentations
Nov. 22 Written Peer review due
Dec. 1 Revised Draft due
Dec. 10 Final Paper due
Questions
Questions
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