In the summer, a weekly series of lectures and presentations by resident and visiting scholars is part of the academic curriculum for all M.A.L.S students. The Symposium together with the student-led seminars acquaints students with a broad range of topical issues and encourages articulate discussion and debate. Each student is required to complete two symposia (MALS 120), or One Symposium and one Research Methods module (MALS 130), or One Symposium and one approved Symposium Substitute.
The Symposium is open to the greater Dartmouth community and is a highlight of the summer term.