Critical Writing Seminar

Catalog description

As the capstone course for Literature majors, this course will examine different styles of critical writing. Students will write scholarly essays based in research and the application of literary theory and will experiment with critical forms that incorporate elements of creative nonfiction. Each student will produce a capstone paper that will be accompanied by a public presentation and will submit a portfolio of critical writing. Prerequisite: all other core courses for the Literature major and at least two 300-level courses. (Offered every fall term.)