Seminar, 90 minutes; discussion, one hour. Introduction to research in with an eye to social justice, racial equity, and excellence. Students are encouraged to use their personal, family, and community knowledge and expertise to inform their research questions, methodologies, and outcome. Students are introduced to research discourse and empowered to use this experience for their future professional goals. Study develops a creative and independent ethos and approach to academic research in the arts and humanities. P/NP grading.