One Series--Medieval/Renaissance with Theory & Poetics and Difference and Diaspora

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This seminar offers students the opportunity to undertake a semester-long in-depth study of a major literary text from the Medieval and/or Renaissance period with a focus on both Theory & Poetics and Difference & Diaspora. Discussions will address emergent research methods, advanced writing and critical thinking issues, and debates surrounding canonization. See the English Department's website at www.english.upenn.edu for a description of current offerings.