Research Courses

List of Research Courses:

Credit course for supervised participation in faculty research project. Details at Research Opportunities Program. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Distribution Requirements: Humanities.

Credit course for supervised participation in faculty research project. Details at Research Opportunities Program. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

An instructor-supervised group project in an off-campus setting. Details at Research Excursions Program. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Distribution Requirements: Humanities.

Credit course for supervised participation in faculty research project. Details at Research Opportunities Program. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Open only when an NMC full-time faculty member is willing and available to supervise. Student must find an appropriate NMC supervisor for the desired topic and obtain the approval of the departmental Associate Chair/Undergraduate Coordinator. Obtain details and a course form from the Department Undergraduate Administrator. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Prerequisite: Permission of Department.
Distribution Requirements: Humanities.

Open only when an NMC full-time faculty member is willing and available to supervise. Student must find an appropriate NMC supervisor for the desired topic and obtain the approval of the departmental Associate Chair/Undergraduate Coordinator. Obtain details and a course form from the Department Undergraduate Administrator. Not eligible for CR/NCR option. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Prerequisite: Permission of Department.
Distribution Requirements: Humanities.

Open only when an NMC full-time faculty memeber is willing and available to supervise. Student must find an appropriate NMC supervisor for the desired topic and obtain the approval of the departmental Associate Chair/Undergraduate Coordinator. Obtain details and a course form from the Department Undergraduate Administrator. Not eligible for CR/NCR option. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Prerequisite: Permission of Department.
Distribution Requirements: Humanities.

A 40-60 page (15,000-20,000 word) research paper (100% of the final mark) written under the supervision of a full-time NMC faculty member. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Prerequisite: 4th year status in NMC Specialist program; supervisor's approval; departmental approval.Exclusion: NMC495Y1/​NMC496H1/​NMC497H1 may not be taken in the same session.
Distribution Requirements: Humanities.

Steps:

  1. Review Course Options:

Determine which research course you want to enroll in by referring to the Arts & Science Calendar - Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations - Courses.

  1. Contact Faculty:

Reach out to one of the NMC faculty members to request approval for a professor to be your supervisor for the chosen course.

  1. Request for the form from NMC UG Office:

Email nmc.undergrad@utoronto.ca to request the Independent Study Form.

  1. Complete the Form:

Fill out the form with your supervisor’s details, including their signature.

  1. Submit the Form:

Return the completed form to nmc.undergrad@utoronto.ca.

  1. Enrolment:

Once the completed form is approved by the Undergraduate Office, the Undergraduate Assistant will proceed with your course enrollment.

For details about other undergraduate courses, check the Arts & Science Calendar - Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations - Courses.