Course Number and Code: MCLS 617 Course Name: Research Seminar Number of Units: 1 Course Description: The Seminar is a core course that engages students in cross-curricular conversations that explore the complexities of academic and real-world topics and issues through the analysis of divergent viewpoints. Students learn how to synthesize information from multiple sources, develop their own perspectives in written essays, and design and deliver oral and visual presentations. Ultimately, the course aims to equip students with the strength to analyze and evaluate information accurately in order to formulate and communicate evidence-based arguments.