Sem: American Lit Minimalism

Prerequisite: ENGL 203 and ENGL 234 and three credits in American Literature and six credits in the major at the 300-level or above This capstone seminar gives advanced English majors the opportunity for an in-depth study of selected authors and topics in American literature and culture. Students are expected to demonstrate a proficiency in interpretation and literary analysis as well as a familiarity with critical theory and major scholarship relating to the seminar topic through close reading, class discussion, oral presentations, and at least one carefully documented scholarly paper.