PHIL 270Research Seminar
A research seminar to develop the skills of the profession with special focus on critical reading, constructing feedback, and philosophical research and writing. Enrollment is restricted to third-year Ph.D. students, and students must complete it by the end of their third year.
Enrollment is restricted to philosophy graduate students. Other students may enroll with instructor permission.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Mon 1:00pm–4:00pm | Humanities 1 400 | J. E. Ellis | Open 0/4 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Tue 11:40am–2:40pm | Soc Sci 2 171 | J. Dinishak | Closed 4/4 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Ellis | 4.2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 75% | 52 |
| Janette Dinishak | 4.5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 92% | 43 |
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