Sr Research Sem in Literature

Catalog description

This capstone course enables the senior English major to pursue independent research in a seminar setting. The course focuses on identifying, articulating, and responding to significant research questions-initially in the works of others and then as crucial stages in the development of the student's own critical essay (about 25 pages of writing). Working with a faculty adviser who serves as a content expert, the student explores a topic and develops the inquiry into a substantial scholarly essay, revises the work to high standard, participates in peer workshops, and presents the work at a public event. For the relationship of this seminar to senior independent study, see 490 (literature).