English 197/199: Individual Studies
English 197: Individual Studies
English 197 is a syllabus-driven course of study generated by a faculty instructor.
English 199: Directed Research
English 199 is a student-idea-generated course of study mentored by a faculty advisor.
Am I eligible to enroll in English 197/199?
You must have advanced Junior standing and at least a 3.0 GPA in your major field, or you must have Senior standing. You are responsible for demonstrating to the instructor that you have adequate background and ability to complete the proposed plan of study.
What evidence of work will I need to show?
After submitting your work to your instructor, please turn in a copy of your final paper to the Undergraduate Counseling Office (Kaplan 158/160) no later than Friday of Finals Week.
How many units can I earn?
The value of one unit constitutes three hours of work by the student per week per term, or the equivalent. For example, a two-unit course constitutes six hours of work per week during the term. Likewise, a four-unit course would require twelve hours of work per week from the student. Students should discuss how many units would be appropriate for their project when discussing their project proposal with their faculty instructor.
How do I enroll?
- Complete the 197/199 contract form. The contract form must be completed with a short description of your proposed course of study or research project and the tangible evidence you will provide as proof of work completed based on the agreement you have reached with your faculty mentor before you can obtain approval for an upper-division tutorial course.
- Obtain signatures. Obtain the signature of the English faculty instructor who will be supervising your study and assigning you a grade at the end of the term. You do not need to obtain the chair’s signature, as the advising office will do so on your behalf. Convey your signed contract the English Undergraduate Advising Office for enrollment processing.
When is the deadline to enroll?
The deadline to enroll in an Upper-Division Tutorial Course (195-199) is the Friday of Week 3. Please submit your contract to the English undergraduate advising office no later than noon on that date to ensure that our advising team has time to process your enrollment.
Where can I find the contract forms for Upper-Division Tutorial Courses (195-199)?
The contract forms can be found on your MyUCLA page under Classes > Plan and Enroll > Contract Courses