Course Information

Course Objectives: (Please note: these seminars are not the same)

• To accustom the student to the regular perusal of the literature
• To develop the student’s ability to assemble and critically appraise the recent literature
• To develop an understanding (for both the student and the audience) of a research topic of current interest
• To develop the student’s ability to present a seminar
• To accustom the student to public speaking
• To give practice in dealing with verbal questioning

• Course Information
• Schedule
• Previous Topics
• Lipson-Baines (Course) Award
• Course Topic Form
• Online Seminar Rubric

• Location to be determined

Objectives:

This is a milestone added to the transcript for each year of the degree. A grade will still be recorded in Pathfinder when yearly reports are submitted.

Policy guideline and implementation

This milestone is not counted as a requirement for the degree.

Course Objectives:

The intention of the course is to encourage students to expose themselves to experiences that will enhance their professionalism, communication and teaching skill set. Such expertise is critical for successful degree progression and then beyond your time at Western, especially in the workforce.

Course Coordinator:  Associate Chair, Graduate Education or their Designate

Course Guide: Associate Chair, Graduate Education or their Designate

This course is a guided, self-directed  experiential course; the Course Guide will offer advice and ensure a distribution of experiences that fulfill the course requirements.  Thus, it is important to notify the Course Coordinator of your enrolment in the course before accumulating more than one-half the units necessary for completion. Only experiences gained while a registered graduate student are eligible.

EPIC will be recorded as milestones that will remain as "not completed" on the transcript until completed.