Seminar in Literature and Identities

Catalog description

This writing-intensive course focuses on a sustained and in-depth analysis of a problem, theme, concept, theory, and/or historical aspect of one or more identities otherwise not covered by an existing course-specific content will vary according to the instructor. Some topics might include theories of cultural and racial formation, literature of gender and sexuality (focused on women or LGBTQIA+), globalization and local culture, or social media and identity. Students can expect to read and write theoretically on the chosen identity, conduct research on relevant cultural and historical matters, and present their advanced, independent work in frequent written analyses, sustained analytic papers, and other forms or presentations that reflect professional or graduate-level understanding and communication skills Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.