2025 Fall
MELC 299 002 - IND 002
Formerly Near Eastern Studies 299
Dissertation Research and Writing
Asad Ahmed
Aug 27, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025
Class #:24994
Units: 3to12
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
0
Enrolled: 4
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 4
Waitlist Max: 0
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
5 to 24 hours of outside work hours per week, and 4 to 12 hours of student-initiated educational activity per week.
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Course Catalog Description
All students advanced to candidacy must enroll in 299 every semester in which they are registered. When in residence, students are required to meet with their primary dissertation advisor at least twice a semester. Students not in residence should communicate either by phone or email with their advisor at least twice a semester. Semester grade will be based on written work turned in to the instructor to consist of at least one draft chapter of the dissertation or the equivalent.
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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Associated Sections
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