Descriptif

Coordinator and examiner: Mr Nicolas Wanlin, Humanities & Social Sciences Department

nicolas.wanlin@polytechnique.edu

Visit of

- Musée de l'Homme 

- Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle: the Grand Gallery of Evolution

with accompanying forms to be completed during the visits to gather the information necessary for the assignment.

Assessment

After having visited the Musée de l'Homme and the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, you are required to write a paper (between 800 and 1200 words) in English based on what you learnt during your visit.

Papers will be assessed on:

* The originality and precision of your point of view;

* Your understanding of the scientific and philosophical issues explored throughout the visits;

* The clarity and relevance of your argument.

Due date: Monday, February 11th, 10 PM.